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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.
1 Yard of Mulch will cover approximately 100 square feet at a 3 inch depth. 1 Cubic Yard of Sand can weigh between 2,600 to 3,000 lbs. or up to one and a half tons approximately. 1 Ton of Sand will cover between 80 to 100 square feet at a 2 inch depth approximately. Gravel. 1 Cubic Yard of Gravel can weigh between 2,400 to 2,900 lbs. or up to one and a half tons approximately. 1 Ton of Gravel will cover between 80 to 120 square feet at a 2 inch depth approximately.