5 Cubic Yards of Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Tons
5 cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate in tons works out to about 6.5 tons using a planning weight of 1.3 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 6.0 and 7.0 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 13,000 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 5 × 1.3 = 6.5 tons.
- Low end: 5 × 1.2 = 6.0 tons.
- High end: 5 × 1.4 = 7.0 tons.
Quarries can tell you the weight per yard for their own product; use it if you have it.
What 5 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 3 in | 540 |
| 4 in | 405 |
| 6 in | 270 |
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 5 yards
At about 6.5 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 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.
Where recycled concrete aggregate fits
Works well for:
- 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 20x25 area at 2 inches takes about 4.0 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Forgetting that compaction shrinks loose material. A loose 4-inch spread of a dense-graded stone may finish closer to 3 inches after rolling.
- 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.
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
Questions people ask
How many tons is 5 yards of recycled concrete aggregate?
About 6.5 tons, with a typical range of 6.0 to 7.0.
How many pounds is 5 cubic yards of recycled concrete aggregate?
About 13,000 pounds.
How much area does 5 yards of recycled concrete aggregate cover at 4 inches?
About 405 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.
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