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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.
Well ... 1 cubic yard is three feet by three feet by three feet (3 x 3 x 3) or 27 cubic feet.How much does it weigh? Well, one cubic yard weighs between 2000 and 2800 pounds depending on any number of factors (such as water content).But lets call it down the middle and say 2400 pounds per cubic yard.ell, one cubic yard weighs between 2000 and 2800 pounds depending on any number of factors (such as water content). But lets call it down the middle and say 2400 pounds per cubic yard.