7 Cubic Yards of Decomposed Granite in Tons
7 cubic yards of decomposed granite in tons works out to about 9.5 tons using a planning weight of 1.35 tons per yard. Real loads land between roughly 8.8 and 10.2 tons depending on stone size, fines and moisture. That is about 18,900 pounds.
Volume and tonnage calculator →The conversion
- Yards × tons per yard: 7 × 1.35 = 9.5 tons.
- Low end: 7 × 1.25 = 8.8 tons.
- High end: 7 × 1.45 = 10.2 tons.
The scale ticket on delivery day is the final word on weight.
What 7 yards covers
| Depth | Square feet |
|---|---|
| 2 in | 1,134 |
| 3 in | 756 |
| 4 in | 567 |
About decomposed granite
DG should be laid in thin lifts, wetted and compacted. Loose DG at a deep depth stays soft and tracks onto shoes.
Hauling 7 yards
At about 9.5 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 decomposed granite 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 decomposed granite
Good uses:
- Garden paths and patios with a natural look
- Around trees and in xeriscape designs
- Stabilized DG for accessible paths
Poor fit for:
- Steep grades without a stabilizer
- Areas right outside doors, since fines track in
- Driveways with heavy turning traffic
Quick reference numbers
- Per inch over 100 sq ft: about 0.42 tons of decomposed granite (0.31 cubic yards).
- Per inch over 1,000 sq ft: about 4.2 tons.
- Another size for comparison: a 8x16 area at 2 inches takes about 1.1 tons.
- Weight used here: about 1.35 tons per cubic yard.
Common estimating mistakes
- Assuming every supplier uses the same weight. Two yards selling the same product name can quote different tons per yard.
- Skipping drainage. Water sitting under any surface softens the base and leads to ruts and potholes.
- Using inches as if they were feet. Depth has to be divided by 12 before you multiply; skipping that step inflates the order twelvefold.
- 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 7 yards of decomposed granite?
About 9.5 tons, with a typical range of 8.8 to 10.2.
How many pounds is 7 cubic yards of decomposed granite?
About 18,900 pounds.
How much area does 7 yards of decomposed granite cover at 3 inches?
About 756 square feet.
Why does decomposed granite 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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