What does 5 cubic yards of gravel look like?
5 cubic yards of gravel is a significant amount of material that weighs 7.16 US tons (6.5 tonnes). When poured into a loose pile, it is 11 ft (3.34 m) wide and 4.29 ft (1.31 m) tall, which is about half the size of a dump truck load.
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Volume
Weighs 7.16 US tons (6.5 tonnes)
about half the size of a dump truck load
- Weight
- 7.16 US tons (6.5 tonnes)
- Pile width
- 11 ft (3.34 m)
- Pile height
- 4.29 ft (1.31 m)
- Density
- 1.7 g/mL
Gravel typically ranges 1.6–1.9 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does 5 cubic yards of gravel take up?
- The volume is 5 yd³ (3.82 m³). If you measured it in kitchen units, that would be 775,580 teaspoons, 258,527 tablespoons, or 16,158 cups.
- What is the density of this gravel?
- The typical density is 1.7 g/mL, though it can range from 1.6 to 1.9 g/mL depending on the packing.
- How can I visualize the scale of this pile?
- The photo shows the pile next to a 5-gallon bucket, an adult person, and a sedan car to help you understand its true size.