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What does 1 cubic yard of compost look like?
1 cubic yard of compost is about the size of a refrigerator. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 6.42 ft (1.96 m) wide and 30.1 in (76.4 cm) tall.
Volume
202 gallons
202 gal (765 L)
about the size of a refrigerator
- Weight
- 1,011 lb (459 kg)
- Volume
- 202 gal (765 L)
- Pile width
- 6.42 ft (1.96 m)
- Pile height
- 30.1 in (76.4 cm)
- Density
- 0.6 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Compost typically ranges 0.45–0.75 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of compost weigh?
- 1 cubic yard of compost weighs 1,011 lb (459 kg).
- What is the total volume in smaller measurements?
- The volume is 202 gal (765 L), which equals 155,116 teaspoons, 51,705 tablespoons, or 3,232 cups.
- What is the density of the compost?
- The typical density is 0.6 g/mL, with a range of 0.45 to 0.75 g/mL depending on packing.