12 Cubic Yards of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Tons
12 cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate in tons works out to about 15.6 tons using a planning weight of 1.3 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 14.4 and 16.8 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 31,200 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 12 × 1.3 = 15.6 tons.
- Low end: 12 × 1.2 = 14.4 tons.
- High end: 12 × 1.4 = 16.8 tons.
The scale ticket on delivery day is the final word on weight.
What 12 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 3 in | 1,296 |
| 4 in | 972 |
| 6 in | 648 |
About recycled concrete aggregate
Ask whether the recycled concrete has been screened for rebar and debris. Fresh-crushed concrete can also be alkaline, so keep it away from sensitive plantings and streams.
Hauling 12 yards
At about 15.6 tons, this is roughly a tandem-axle truckload. A pickup is a poor fit for anything past a fraction of a yard; see how much gravel a half-ton pickup can carry.
Before you order
- Confirm whether the yard prices recycled concrete aggregate by the ton or by the yard.
- Add about 10 percent for compaction and uneven ground.
- Clear a firm spot for the truck to dump.
The volume and tonnage calculator converts any area and depth into yards and tons.
When to choose recycled concrete aggregate
Good uses:
- Driveway and pad bases
- Temporary construction entrances
- Fill under slabs when compacted in lifts
Think twice for:
- Near ponds, streams or sensitive plants, since fresh crush can raise pH
- Decorative top layers
- Drainage layers, unless the product is clean and screened
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.40 tons of recycled concrete aggregate (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.0 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 15x30 area at 3 inches takes about 5.4 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Ordering exactly the math. Uneven ground and spillage nearly always need a little more than the flat calculation.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Measuring only the main rectangle. Aprons, turnouts and curved edges add real square footage.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 12 yards of recycled concrete aggregate?
About 15.6 tons, with a typical range of 14.4 to 16.8.
How many pounds is 12 cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate?
About 31,200 pounds.
How much area does 12 yards of recycled concrete aggregate cover at 4 inches?
About 972 square feet.
Why does recycled concrete aggregate weight vary?
Stone size, the share of fines and moisture all change how much a yard weighs.
Is it better to buy by the ton or the yard?
Either works; just convert with the supplier’s own weight per yard so the two quotes compare fairly.
Related guides
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