Tons to Cubic Yards Calculator
Inverse of the yards-to-tons calculator for truck scales and ticket reconciliation.
Step 1: Units
Step 2
Enter project measurements
Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).
How to use this calculator
Enter weighed tons and the same density basis your supplier quotes.
What the math is doing
Cubic yards = (tons × 2000) ÷ lb per cubic yard.
Frequently asked questions
Short tons vs metric?
This tool uses US short tons (2000 lb).
Recycled asphalt?
Density differs from virgin stone.
Water weight?
Subtract free moisture for some QC methods.
Split loads?
Run each material separately.