Weight by Soil Type
Screened topsoil weighs about 1.1 tons per yard when dry. Fill dirt is heavier at 1.15 tons. Garden soil with compost runs about 1.0-1.2 tons per yard.
- Topsoil: 1.1 t/yd³.
- Fill dirt: 1.15 t/yd³.
- Garden soil: 1.0-1.2 t/yd³.
Soil Weight Calculator
Enter dimensions and density to calculate soil weight.
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Formula
Soil Weight Formula
tons = cubic yards × density (tons/yd³)
Guide
Soil Weight Guide
Moisture Matters
Wet soil can weigh 20-30% more than dry. After rain, a cubic yard of topsoil may weigh 1.3-1.4 tons instead of 1.1. This affects delivery weight and costs.
- Wet adds 20-30% weight.
- Affects delivery costs.
- Let soil dry before hauling.
Hauling
A pickup truck bed holds about 1 cubic yard of soil (1.1 tons). Do not exceed your truck's payload rating. Soil is heavy — use dump trucks for larger orders.
- Pickup: ~1 cubic yard max.
- Check payload rating.
- Large orders: use dump truck.
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FAQ
FAQ
Dry topsoil weighs about 1.1 tons (2,200 lbs) per cubic yard. Wet soil weighs 1.3-1.5 tons.
A full-size pickup can handle about 1 cubic yard (1.1 tons). Check your truck's payload rating first.
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