Cubic Yards to TonsChoose your starting point
Work from the quantity you know: a material volume, an area to cover, or the mulch layer you want to add. These free tools keep units and assumptions in view.
Volume & weight
Convert material volume to weight, or weight back to volume, using a reference material or your supplier’s bulk density. Start with cubic yards or dimensions, then explore ordering quantities, quotes and load counts.
Use when you know a volume or a weight and need the other.
Area & depth
Find gravel volume and tons from the area and layer depth. Or enter tons to estimate how much area they cover. An editable bulk density makes the material assumption explicit.
Use for a gravel layer, driveway or path.
Bags & bulk
Account for existing mulch before calculating the added volume. See whole bags, cubic yards and the surplus from rounding up; optionally compare your bag and bulk quotes, including delivery.
Use to plan a new mulch layer or a refill.