Tonnage Calculator

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Calculates the weight of aggregate materials in tons, given the volume and material density.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Volume of Aggregate (cubic yards) and Material Density (lbs/cubic yard) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Total Weight (pounds) and Total Weight (tons) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Volume of Aggregate (cubic yards): 5 yd³; Material Density (lbs/cubic yard): 2,700 lbs/yd³

Total Weight (pounds): 13,500 lbs; Total Weight (tons): 6.75 tons

Volume of Aggregate (cubic yards): 20 yd³; Material Density (lbs/cubic yard): 2,800 lbs/yd³

Total Weight (pounds): 56,000 lbs; Total Weight (tons): 28 tons

Volume of Aggregate (cubic yards): 50 yd³; Material Density (lbs/cubic yard): 2,600 lbs/yd³

Total Weight (pounds): 130,000 lbs; Total Weight (tons): 65 tons

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