About this calculator
Weight of a load from its volume, to check it against what a trailer, truck or suspended floor can take.
How it’s calculated
Weight = volume × typical density. Real densities vary with moisture and grading, so treat these as planning figures.
Worked example
With these inputs:
- Material
- Gravel
- Volume
- 2 cu yd
- Vehicle payload (optional)
- 3000 lb
the result is:
- Weight
- 2.45 t
- Density
- 1.6 t per m³
- Trips at payload
- 2
Tips from the trade
- Most pickups carry well under a cubic yard of gravel. Check the payload sticker.
Results are estimates for planning and pricing. Check quantities against your drawings, the manufacturer’s data and the building code adopted in your province before ordering.