What does 1 cubic yard of decomposed granite look like?
1 cubic yard of decomposed granite is about the size of a refrigerator. When poured into a loose pile, it measures 6.65 ft (2.03 m) wide and 28 in (71 cm) tall.
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Volume
Weighs 1.39 US tons (1.26 tonnes)
about the size of a refrigerator
- Weight
- 1.39 US tons (1.26 tonnes)
- Pile width
- 6.65 ft (2.03 m)
- Pile height
- 28 in (71 cm)
- Density
- 1.65 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Decomposed granite typically ranges 1.45–1.85 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of granite weigh?
- 1 cubic yard of decomposed granite weighs 1.39 US tons (1.26 tonnes).
- What is the total volume of this material?
- The total volume is 202 gal (765 L), which is equivalent to 155,116 teaspoons, 51,705 tablespoons, or 3,232 cups.
- How dense is decomposed granite?
- The typical density is 1.65 g/mL, though it ranges from 1.45 to 1.85 g/mL depending on packing.