What does 1 cubic yard of asphalt look like?
A cubic yard of asphalt is a dense, heavy material that weighs 1.22 US tons (1.11 tonnes). It is about the size of a refrigerator and, when poured into a loose pile, measures 6.65 ft (2.03 m) wide and 28 in (71 cm) tall.
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Volume
Weighs 1.22 US tons (1.11 tonnes)
about the size of a refrigerator
- Weight
- 1.22 US tons (1.11 tonnes)
- Pile width
- 6.65 ft (2.03 m)
- Pile height
- 28 in (71 cm)
- Density
- 1.45 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Asphalt typically ranges 1.3–1.6 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount of asphalt take up?
- It has a volume of 202 gal (765 L), which is equivalent to 155,116 teaspoons, 51,705 tablespoons, or 3,232 cups.
- How dense is the material?
- The typical density is 1.45 g/mL, though it ranges from 1.3 to 1.6 g/mL depending on packing.
- What objects help show the scale of this pile?
- The pile is shown in the photo next to a basketball, a 5-gallon bucket, and an adult person.