18 Cubic Yards of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Tons
18 cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate in tons works out to about 23.4 tons using a planning weight of 1.3 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 21.6 and 25.2 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 46,800 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 18 × 1.3 = 23.4 tons.
- Low end: 18 × 1.2 = 21.6 tons.
- High end: 18 × 1.4 = 25.2 tons.
If your supplier quotes a different weight per yard, multiply by theirs.
What 18 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 3 in | 1,944 |
| 4 in | 1,458 |
| 6 in | 972 |
About recycled concrete aggregate
Recycled concrete aggregate is crushed old concrete. It compacts well and often costs less than virgin stone, which makes it a common driveway and pad base.
Hauling 18 yards
At about 23.4 tons, this is more than one typical 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
Less suited to:
- 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 8x16 area at 3 inches takes about 1.5 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.
- 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.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 18 yards of recycled concrete aggregate?
About 23.4 tons, with a typical range of 21.6 to 25.2.
How many pounds is 18 cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate?
About 46,800 pounds.
How much area does 18 yards of recycled concrete aggregate cover at 4 inches?
About 1,458 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
- Crushed Stone vs Gravel: Differences and Best Uses
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- How Much Does a Yard of Crushed Stone Weigh?
- 17 Cubic Yards of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Tons
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