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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 of Various Construction Material Per Cubic Yard. Most of Harmony Sand & Gravelâs products will weight approximately 2,840 pounds per cubic yard or about 1.42 tons per cubic yard. For estimating purposes, most Contractorâs consider the yield to be 3,000 pounds per cubic yard or 1.5 tons per cubic yard.