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1 Soil: Weighs about 2,200 pounds per cubic yard, depending on the moisture content. 2  Sand, Gravel, Stone: Can tip the scales at upwards of 3,000 pounds per cubic yard.
Most of our bulk materials, with the execption of mulch, are sold by the weight. The following are approximate weights for most of our bulk materials. Sand 1.10 - 1.25 tons(2,200 - 2,500 lb.) per cubic yard. Planting Mix 1 ton (2,000 lb.) per cubic yard. Lawn Dressing.90 tons (1,800 lb.) per cubic yard. Compost.40 tons (800 lb.) per cubic yard