What does 1 cubic yard of road base look like?
A cubic yard of road base is a dense material typically 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.
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Volume
Weighs 1.43 US tons (1.3 tonnes)
about the size of a refrigerator
- Weight
- 1.43 US tons (1.3 tonnes)
- Pile width
- 6.42 ft (1.96 m)
- Pile height
- 30.1 in (76.4 cm)
- Density
- 1.7 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Road base typically ranges 1.5–2 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does one cubic yard weigh?
- One cubic yard of road base weighs 1.43 US tons (1.3 tonnes).
- What is the volume of this amount?
- The volume is 202 gal (765 L), which is equivalent to 3,232 cups.
- What is the density of road base?
- The typical density is 1.7 g/mL, though it can range from 1.5 to 2 g/mL depending on packing.