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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.
Approximate Weights. Dry soil - 2,052 lb/yard cubed - 76 lb/ft cubed. Wet, Packed Soil - 3,105 lb/yard cubed - 115 lb/ft cubed. Dry Gravel - Between 2,430 and 3,402 lb/yard cubed and 90 - 126 lb/ft cubed. Dry Sand 2,700 lb/yard cubed - 100 lb/ft cubed.