Large scale rice production in the state of Arkansas became a significant industry in the late 19th/early 20th century with its wide scale propagation within the state by entrepreneur W.H. Fuller around 1896.
A cubic yard of sand approximately weighs 1.3 tons, 2,600 pounds ,or (for non imperial people) 1,179.34 kilograms.
Quick Answer. A cubic yard of gravel weighs between 2,200 and 2,600 pounds, depending on the type of gravel selected. Washed gravel and limestone base tend to be heavier, while landscape gravel and washed limestone are the lightest. Continue Reading.