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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.
The result is 105 pounds per cubic foot of gravel. Multiply the weight of the gravel, in this case 105 pounds, by 27 to determine cubic yards because there are 27 cubic feet in 1 cubic yard.The result is 2,835 pounds per cubic yard of gravel.he typical weight of 1 cubic foot of gravel that is 1/4 inch to 2 inches in size is 105 pounds when dry, and 125 pounds when wet. It is important to know the weight of a cubic yard of gravel if you plan to transport it in your truck.