2 Cubic Yards of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Tons
2 cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate in tons works out to about 2.6 tons using a planning weight of 1.3 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 2.4 and 2.8 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 5,200 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 2 × 1.3 = 2.6 tons.
- Low end: 2 × 1.2 = 2.4 tons.
- High end: 2 × 1.4 = 2.8 tons.
If your supplier quotes a different weight per yard, multiply by theirs.
What 2 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 3 in | 216 |
| 4 in | 162 |
| 6 in | 108 |
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 2 yards
Plan the delivery around 2.6 tons: one small truck in most areas. 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.
Good and poor uses for recycled concrete aggregate
Best suited to:
- 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 4 inches takes about 7.2 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.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Ignoring the base. A thin surface layer over soft soil fails early no matter how much material is on top.
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 2 yards of recycled concrete aggregate?
About 2.6 tons, with a typical range of 2.4 to 2.8.
How many pounds is 2 cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate?
About 5,200 pounds.
How much area does 2 yards of recycled concrete aggregate cover at 4 inches?
About 162 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?
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