2 Cubic Yards of Crushed Stone in Tons
2 cubic yards of crushed stone in tons works out to about 2.8 tons using a planning weight of 1.4 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 2.7 and 3.0 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 5,600 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 2 × 1.4 = 2.8 tons.
- Low end: 2 × 1.35 = 2.7 tons.
- High end: 2 × 1.5 = 3.0 tons.
If your supplier quotes a different weight per yard, multiply by theirs.
What 2 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 2 in | 324 |
| 3 in | 216 |
| 4 in | 162 |
| 6 in | 108 |
About crushed stone
Crushed stone has fractured faces, so the pieces interlock when compacted. That is why it holds a driveway or pad shape better than round stone of the same size.
Hauling 2 yards
At about 2.8 tons, this is a load most single-axle dump trucks can take. 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 crushed stone 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 crushed stone
Best suited to:
- Driveway top courses and parking pads
- Shed and hot tub bases
- Backfill behind walls when a clean size is used
Think twice for:
- Barefoot areas, since angular stone is rough
- Play areas
- Places that need a smooth rolling surface for wheels
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.43 tons of crushed stone (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.3 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 20x25 area at 2 inches takes about 4.3 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.4 tons per cubic yard.
Mistakes that throw off the order
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- Mixing up cubic yards and tons. Yards are volume, tons are weight; convert with the product’s weight per yard.
- 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 2 yards of crushed stone?
About 2.8 tons, with a typical range of 2.7 to 3.0.
How many pounds is 2 cubic yards of crushed stone?
About 5,600 pounds.
How much area does 2 yards of crushed stone cover at 4 inches?
About 162 square feet.
Why does crushed stone 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
- How Much Does a Ton of Crushed Stone Cover?
- Tons to Cubic Yards for Gravel: Conversion Chart
- How Much Does a Yard of Crushed Stone Weigh?
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