Construction Materials Ranked by Density

All construction materials ranked from heaviest to lightest. Includes kg/m3, lb/ft3, density ranges, and weight per standard container for every material.

Concrete, normal weight yd3 to ton

Concrete, normal weight is converted through material density, so this page is different from a normal yd3 to ton unit converter.

Contractors, estimators, dispatchers, and site teams use this conversion when the material choice changes the answer and a generic volume or weight conversion would be wrong.

The calculation uses 2400 kg/m3 as the typical density, with source-aware unit factors, and keeps the practical range visible when a density band is available.

Computed result

1 yd3 to ton

2 ton

Concrete, normal weight: 1 yd3 becomes 2 ton.

Reverse check

2 ton back to yd3

1 yd3

Reverse check returns approximately 1 yd3 for Concrete, normal weight.

All output units

Same Concrete, normal weight calculation shown across compatible weight output units, including bulk and industrial units when relevant.

unit	output
kg	2 000 kg
g	2 000 000 g
mg	2 000 000 000 mg
lb	4 000 lb
oz	60 000 oz
tonne	2 tonne
ton	2 ton
longton	2 longton
cwt	40 cwt
stone	300 stone
quintal	20 quintal

Formula

\text{output} = input_volume \times volume_factor \times \text{density} / mass_factor

Calculation steps

Convert volume: 1 yd3 x 0.764554857984 = 0.76455486 m3.

Apply density: 0.76455486 m3 x 2400 kg/m3 = 1 834.93165916 kg.

Convert mass: 1 834.93165916 kg / 907.18474 = 2 ton.

Sig-fig compliance: output rounded to 1 significant figures from the entered value.

Unit breakdown

yd3 is first normalized with the registered unit factor before density is applied.

ton is applied only after the density step, so mixed volume-weight conversions remain dimensionally honest.

This protects the page from pretending that yd3 and ton have a fixed relationship without knowing the material.

Unit and density definitions

yd3 means cubic yard in the material-density registry.

ton means US short ton in the material-density registry.

The bridge between them is Concrete, normal weight density, not a direct unit factor.

Material comparison

Compares Concrete, normal weight with nearby construction materials for the same input.

Material comparison

Compares Concrete, normal weight with nearby construction materials for the same input.

item	value	note
Concrete, normal weight	2.022666	-
Concrete mix, 30 MPa	2.022666	-
Porcelain tile, solid equivalent	2.022666	-
Concrete mix, 35 MPa	2.039521	-
Pumpable concrete	2.00581	-

Density range and precision

Using the material density range, 1 yd3 can land between 2 and 2 ton.

Source confidence: variable.

Common reinforced concrete estimate.

Density is variable; use supplier, lab, or contract-specific density for critical work.

Common values

Common Concrete, normal weight conversions from yd3 to ton.

6 computed rows use the same density and unit factors as the converter.

input	typical_output	practical_low	practical_high
1 yd3	2 ton	2 ton	2 ton
2 yd3	4 ton	4 ton	4 ton
5 yd3	10 ton	9 ton	10 ton
10 yd3	20 ton	19 ton	21 ton
20 yd3	40 ton	37 ton	42 ton
50 yd3	100 ton	93 ton	110 ton

Nearby values

Nearby values around 1 yd3.

input	output
0.5 yd3	1 ton
1 yd3	2 ton
1.5 yd3	3 ton
2 yd3	4 ton

Density range table

Low, typical, and high density cases for Concrete, normal weight.

Shows how much the answer moves when density varies for Concrete, normal weight.

density_case	density_kg_m3	output
low	2,200	1.85411043 ton
typical	2,400	2.02266592 ton
high	2,500	2.10694367 ton

Output scale

Visual Analysis1 series6 points

Computed output curve for Concrete, normal weight using 2400 kg/m3 and representative yd3 values for this unit family.

Trend

Upward

Min

2.0227

Max

101.1333

Insight

Concrete, normal weight typical density shows an upward pattern, with a visible peak around 50 at 101.1333.

X-axis: yd3Y-axis: ton

Output scale

Conversion graph path

1yd3Normalize the entered unit to the SI base side.
2densityApply Concrete, normal weight density: 2400 kg/m3.
3tonConvert the computed SI result into the selected output unit.

Real-world context

Concrete, normal weight uses 2400 kg/m3 as the typical density on this page.

Use the range for haul planning, quote checking, and comparing dry versus wet delivered material.

For contract quantities, supplier ticket density or mix-design density should override the planning estimate.

Metric and imperial context

yd3 is treated as a US customary unit and ton is treated as a US customary unit.

The calculation stays within one measurement system after the density bridge.

For tonne versus ton pages, the output unit label is especially important because metric tonnes and US short tons are not the same.

Contextual examples

Estimate how much concrete, normal weight a truck or trailer must carry for 1 yd3.

Compare quoted ton against measured yd3 before ordering material.

Use the practical range when moisture or compaction is unknown.

Common mistakes

Do not treat yd3 to ton as a fixed conversion without selecting Concrete, normal weight or another material.

Do not mix US short tons and metric tonnes; they are different output units.

Do not use water density for fuels, soil, concrete, grain, metals, or powders.

Do not use compacted, wet, and loose bulk densities interchangeably.

Industry applications

Concrete, normal weight volume-to-weight pages help with load estimates, quote checking, and truck planning.

Range rows are useful when moisture, compaction, and supplier mix change the delivered weight.

User tips

Use batch mode when you have many construction rows to clean at once.

Use all equivalents before copying a result into a spreadsheet or quote.

Open source audit when the density range or confidence level affects the decision.

Compare materials if Concrete, normal weight may be substituted with another construction material.

Notable value context

Concrete, normal weight typical density: 2400 kg/m3.

This density is in a mid-range band where moisture, grade, or packing can still matter.

The listed density band spans 2200-2500 kg/m3.

Confusion to avoid

yd3 to ton is not a universal conversion. It only makes sense after selecting Concrete, normal weight or another material.

Bulk density is different from solid particle density for powders, soil, grain, gravel, and many construction materials.

If the material is wet, compacted, aerated, hot, cold, or a different grade, use the density range or supplier density rather than a single typical value.

FAQ

Q: Why does Concrete, normal weight need its own converter?
A: Because yd3 to ton depends on density. Concrete, normal weight uses 2400 kg/m3 here, while another material can produce a very different weight.

Q: What density is used for Concrete, normal weight?
A: The typical density is 2400 kg/m3. The listed practical range is 2200-2500 kg/m3.

Q: Why can the result vary?
A: Common reinforced concrete estimate. The main variation drivers are moisture, compaction, aggregate size, and mix design.

Q: Is ton the same as every ton unit?
A: No. US short tons and metric tonnes are different. Always check the selected output unit.

Q: Can I use this for contracts?
A: Use it for planning and checking. Contract, safety, freight, or lab work should use supplier, lab, or specification density.

Q: What is the formula?
A: Mass equals volume multiplied by density. The engine also converts the selected units before and after the density step.

Q: What makes this page different from a normal converter?
A: A normal converter changes units inside one dimension. This page crosses volume and weight by using a material density source.

Q: What should I compare next?
A: Compare Concrete, normal weight against nearby construction materials, or switch the output unit to see the same result in another weight or volume unit.

Q: Should I use loose or compacted density?
A: Use the density that matches the delivered or installed condition. Loose, compacted, wet, and dry material can differ.

Construction materials ranked by density

201 construction materials ranked by density.

Rank	Material	Density (kg/m³)	Range	lb/ft³	Confidence
1	High-density concrete	3300 kg/m³	3000–3900 kg/m³	206.0124 lb/ft³	variable
2	Magnesite refractory brick	2900 kg/m³	2700–3100 kg/m³	181.0412 lb/ft³	variable
3	Ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS)	2900 kg/m³	2800–3050 kg/m³	181.0412 lb/ft³	variable
4	High-alumina refractory brick	2800 kg/m³	2600–3000 kg/m³	174.7984 lb/ft³	variable
5	Slate (crushed)	2750 kg/m³	2680–2850 kg/m³	171.677 lb/ft³	variable
6	Marble (crushed)	2700 kg/m³	2620–2800 kg/m³	168.5556 lb/ft³	variable
7	Silica sand (pure)	2650 kg/m³	2580–2720 kg/m³	165.4342 lb/ft³	variable
8	Metakaolin	2600 kg/m³	2500–2750 kg/m³	162.3128 lb/ft³	variable
9	Float glass	2500 kg/m³	2450–2550 kg/m³	156.07 lb/ft³	variable
10	Tempered glass	2500 kg/m³	2450–2550 kg/m³	156.07 lb/ft³	variable
11	Concrete mix, 40 MPa	2450 kg/m³	2300–2600 kg/m³	152.9486 lb/ft³	variable
12	Laminated glass	2440 kg/m³	2400–2480 kg/m³	152.32432 lb/ft³	variable
13	Concrete mix, 35 MPa	2420 kg/m³	2250–2580 kg/m³	151.07576 lb/ft³	variable
14	Concrete, normal weight	2400 kg/m³	2200–2500 kg/m³	149.8272 lb/ft³	variable
15	Concrete mix, 30 MPa	2400 kg/m³	2250–2550 kg/m³	149.8272 lb/ft³	variable
16	Porcelain tile, solid equivalent	2400 kg/m³	2200–2500 kg/m³	149.8272 lb/ft³	variable
17	Pumpable concrete	2380 kg/m³	2200–2500 kg/m³	148.57864 lb/ft³	variable
18	Concrete mix, 25 MPa	2350 kg/m³	2200–2500 kg/m³	146.7058 lb/ft³	variable
19	Asphalt paving mix	2320 kg/m³	2240–2450 kg/m³	144.83296 lb/ft³	variable
20	Concrete mix, 20 MPa	2300 kg/m³	2150–2450 kg/m³	143.5844 lb/ft³	variable
21	Concrete mix, 15 MPa	2250 kg/m³	2100–2400 kg/m³	140.463 lb/ft³	variable
22	Air-entrained concrete	2250 kg/m³	2100–2400 kg/m³	140.463 lb/ft³	variable
23	Concrete mix, 10 MPa	2200 kg/m³	2050–2350 kg/m³	137.3416 lb/ft³	variable
24	Non-shrink grout	2200 kg/m³	2000–2300 kg/m³	137.3416 lb/ft³	variable
25	Firebrick, solid equivalent	2200 kg/m³	1900–2400 kg/m³	137.3416 lb/ft³	variable
26	Concrete paver brick, solid equivalent	2200 kg/m³	2000–2400 kg/m³	137.3416 lb/ft³	variable
27	Silica fume (microsilica)	2200 kg/m³	2100–2350 kg/m³	137.3416 lb/ft³	variable
28	Castable refractory	2200 kg/m³	1800–2600 kg/m³	137.3416 lb/ft³	variable
29	Wet clay, compacted	2183 kg/m³	1947–2478 kg/m³	136.280324 lb/ft³	variable
30	Road subbase, compacted	2124 kg/m³	1888–2478 kg/m³	132.597072 lb/ft³	variable
31	Mortar mix	2100 kg/m³	1800–2200 kg/m³	131.0988 lb/ft³	variable
32	Engineering brick, solid equivalent	2100 kg/m³	1900–2300 kg/m³	131.0988 lb/ft³	variable
33	Normal-weight CMU block, solid equivalent	2100 kg/m³	1900–2300 kg/m³	131.0988 lb/ft³	variable
34	Fire clay	2100 kg/m³	2000–2220 kg/m³	131.0988 lb/ft³	variable
35	Rammed earth (stabilised)	2100 kg/m³	1950–2250 kg/m³	131.0988 lb/ft³	variable
36	Firebrick refractory	2100 kg/m³	1850–2400 kg/m³	131.0988 lb/ft³	variable
37	Sand, saturated	2080 kg/m³	2000–2150 kg/m³	129.85024 lb/ft³	variable
38	Steel slag aggregate, compacted	2052 kg/m³	1782–2376 kg/m³	128.102256 lb/ft³	variable
39	Fireclay refractory brick	2050 kg/m³	1900–2200 kg/m³	127.9774 lb/ft³	variable
40	Concrete block	2000 kg/m³	1700–2200 kg/m³	124.856 lb/ft³	variable
41	Ceramic tile, solid equivalent	2000 kg/m³	1800–2200 kg/m³	124.856 lb/ft³	variable
42	Floor screed	2000 kg/m³	1850–2150 kg/m³	124.856 lb/ft³	variable
43	Castable refractory	1950 kg/m³	1700–2200 kg/m³	121.7346 lb/ft³	variable
44	Wet clay, moist	1943 kg/m³	1733–2205 kg/m³	121.297604 lb/ft³	variable
45	Sand, wet	1920 kg/m³	1800–2100 kg/m³	119.86176 lb/ft³	variable
46	Common brick	1920 kg/m³	1600–2000 kg/m³	119.86176 lb/ft³	variable
47	Sand, wet	1920 kg/m³	1850–2000 kg/m³	119.86176 lb/ft³	variable
48	Pervious concrete	1900 kg/m³	1600–2100 kg/m³	118.6132 lb/ft³	variable
49	Terracotta, solid equivalent	1900 kg/m³	1700–2100 kg/m³	118.6132 lb/ft³	variable
50	Clay roof tile, solid equivalent	1900 kg/m³	1650–2100 kg/m³	118.6132 lb/ft³	variable
51	Cementitious grout	1900 kg/m³	1800–2050 kg/m³	118.6132 lb/ft³	variable
52	Basalt aggregate, compacted	1890 kg/m³	1674–2106 kg/m³	117.98892 lb/ft³	variable
53	Railroad ballast, compacted	1890 kg/m³	1674–2106 kg/m³	117.98892 lb/ft³	variable
54	Road subbase, moist	1890 kg/m³	1680–2205 kg/m³	117.98892 lb/ft³	variable
55	Porcelain tile, loose stacked	1872 kg/m³	1716–1950 kg/m³	116.865216 lb/ft³	variable
56	Stucco mix	1850 kg/m³	1600–2000 kg/m³	115.4918 lb/ft³	variable
57	Silica refractory brick	1850 kg/m³	1750–1950 kg/m³	115.4918 lb/ft³	variable
58	Cement render / stucco mix	1850 kg/m³	1750–2000 kg/m³	115.4918 lb/ft³	variable
59	Quartz aggregate, compacted	1836 kg/m³	1620–2052 kg/m³	114.617808 lb/ft³	variable
60	Riprap stone, compacted	1836 kg/m³	1566–2106 kg/m³	114.617808 lb/ft³	variable
61	Fill sand, compacted	1829 kg/m³	1593–2065 kg/m³	114.180812 lb/ft³	variable
62	Concrete, lightweight	1800 kg/m³	1440–1900 kg/m³	112.3704 lb/ft³	variable
63	Red clay brick, solid equivalent	1800 kg/m³	1500–2000 kg/m³	112.3704 lb/ft³	variable
64	Ceramic floor tiles	1800 kg/m³	1600–2000 kg/m³	112.3704 lb/ft³	variable
65	Ball clay	1800 kg/m³	1720–1900 kg/m³	112.3704 lb/ft³	variable
66	Self-leveling compound	1800 kg/m³	1650–1950 kg/m³	112.3704 lb/ft³	variable
67	Granite aggregate, compacted	1782 kg/m³	1566–1998 kg/m³	111.246696 lb/ft³	variable
68	Pea gravel	1780 kg/m³	1600–1900 kg/m³	111.12184 lb/ft³	variable
69	Clay soil, compacted	1770 kg/m³	1416–2183 kg/m³	110.49756 lb/ft³	variable
70	Clay, wet	1760 kg/m³	1680–1850 kg/m³	109.87328 lb/ft³	variable
71	Basalt, crushed	1750 kg/m³	1600–1900 kg/m³	109.249 lb/ft³	variable
72	Adobe (sun-dried brick)	1750 kg/m³	1600–1950 kg/m³	109.249 lb/ft³	variable
73	Lime mortar (traditional)	1750 kg/m³	1650–1900 kg/m³	109.249 lb/ft³	variable
74	Steel slag aggregate, loose	1748 kg/m³	1518–2024 kg/m³	109.124144 lb/ft³	variable
75	Clay, compacted	1740 kg/m³	1600–2000 kg/m³	108.62472 lb/ft³	variable
76	Dolomite aggregate, compacted	1728 kg/m³	1512–1944 kg/m³	107.875584 lb/ft³	variable
77	Marble aggregate, compacted	1728 kg/m³	1512–1944 kg/m³	107.875584 lb/ft³	variable
78	Firebrick, loose stacked	1716 kg/m³	1482–1872 kg/m³	107.126448 lb/ft³	variable
79	Concrete paver brick, loose stacked	1716 kg/m³	1560–1872 kg/m³	107.126448 lb/ft³	variable
80	Sandy soil, compacted	1711 kg/m³	1416–2006 kg/m³	106.814308 lb/ft³	variable

Showing 80 of 201 rows for Rank.

Construction density chart

Visual Analysis1 series201 points

Interactive bar view for 1 series and 201 sampled points, built for quick reading and clear comparison.

Trend

Downward

Min

Max

3.3K

Insight

Density (kg/m³) shows a downward pattern, with a visible peak around High-density concrete at 3.3K.

X-axis: Density (kg/m³)Y-axis: Material

Construction density chart

Construction density ranges

Visual Analysis1 series201 points

201 construction materials with published density ranges.

Trend

Downward

Min

Max

3.3K

Insight

Typical density (kg/m³) shows a downward pattern, with a visible peak around High-density concrete at 3.3K.

X-axis: Density (kg/m³)Y-axis: Material

Construction density ranges

Densest and lightest construction materials

Densest construction materials: High-density concrete (3300 kg/m³), Magnesite refractory brick (2900 kg/m³), Ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) (2900 kg/m³).

Lightest construction materials: Glass wool batt insulation (24 kg/m³), Fiberglass insulation (24 kg/m³), Glass wool (fibreglass insulation) (25 kg/m³).

The density spread across construction materials is 3275 kg/m³ — a 132.0× range.

Construction density tiers

Tier boundaries: Light < 1 116 kg/m³, Medium 1 116–2 208 kg/m³, Heavy > 2 208 kg/m³.

Material	Density	Tier
High-density concrete	3300 kg/m³	Heavy
Magnesite refractory brick	2900 kg/m³	Heavy
Ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS)	2900 kg/m³	Heavy
High-alumina refractory brick	2800 kg/m³	Heavy
Slate (crushed)	2750 kg/m³	Heavy
Marble (crushed)	2700 kg/m³	Heavy
Silica sand (pure)	2650 kg/m³	Heavy
Metakaolin	2600 kg/m³	Heavy
Float glass	2500 kg/m³	Heavy
Tempered glass	2500 kg/m³	Heavy
Concrete mix, 40 MPa	2450 kg/m³	Heavy
Laminated glass	2440 kg/m³	Heavy
Concrete mix, 35 MPa	2420 kg/m³	Heavy
Concrete, normal weight	2400 kg/m³	Heavy
Concrete mix, 30 MPa	2400 kg/m³	Heavy
Porcelain tile, solid equivalent	2400 kg/m³	Heavy
Pumpable concrete	2380 kg/m³	Heavy
Concrete mix, 25 MPa	2350 kg/m³	Heavy
Asphalt paving mix	2320 kg/m³	Heavy
Concrete mix, 20 MPa	2300 kg/m³	Heavy
Concrete mix, 15 MPa	2250 kg/m³	Heavy
Air-entrained concrete	2250 kg/m³	Heavy
Concrete mix, 10 MPa	2200 kg/m³	Medium
Non-shrink grout	2200 kg/m³	Medium
Firebrick, solid equivalent	2200 kg/m³	Medium
Concrete paver brick, solid equivalent	2200 kg/m³	Medium
Silica fume (microsilica)	2200 kg/m³	Medium
Castable refractory	2200 kg/m³	Medium
Wet clay, compacted	2183 kg/m³	Medium
Road subbase, compacted	2124 kg/m³	Medium
Mortar mix	2100 kg/m³	Medium
Engineering brick, solid equivalent	2100 kg/m³	Medium
Normal-weight CMU block, solid equivalent	2100 kg/m³	Medium
Fire clay	2100 kg/m³	Medium
Rammed earth (stabilised)	2100 kg/m³	Medium
Firebrick refractory	2100 kg/m³	Medium
Sand, saturated	2080 kg/m³	Medium
Steel slag aggregate, compacted	2052 kg/m³	Medium
Fireclay refractory brick	2050 kg/m³	Medium
Concrete block	2000 kg/m³	Medium
Ceramic tile, solid equivalent	2000 kg/m³	Medium
Floor screed	2000 kg/m³	Medium
Castable refractory	1950 kg/m³	Medium
Wet clay, moist	1943 kg/m³	Medium
Sand, wet	1920 kg/m³	Medium
Common brick	1920 kg/m³	Medium
Sand, wet	1920 kg/m³	Medium
Pervious concrete	1900 kg/m³	Medium
Terracotta, solid equivalent	1900 kg/m³	Medium
Clay roof tile, solid equivalent	1900 kg/m³	Medium
Cementitious grout	1900 kg/m³	Medium
Basalt aggregate, compacted	1890 kg/m³	Medium
Railroad ballast, compacted	1890 kg/m³	Medium
Road subbase, moist	1890 kg/m³	Medium
Porcelain tile, loose stacked	1872 kg/m³	Medium
Stucco mix	1850 kg/m³	Medium
Silica refractory brick	1850 kg/m³	Medium
Cement render / stucco mix	1850 kg/m³	Medium
Quartz aggregate, compacted	1836 kg/m³	Medium
Riprap stone, compacted	1836 kg/m³	Medium
Fill sand, compacted	1829 kg/m³	Medium
Concrete, lightweight	1800 kg/m³	Medium
Red clay brick, solid equivalent	1800 kg/m³	Medium
Ceramic floor tiles	1800 kg/m³	Medium
Ball clay	1800 kg/m³	Medium
Self-leveling compound	1800 kg/m³	Medium
Granite aggregate, compacted	1782 kg/m³	Medium
Pea gravel	1780 kg/m³	Medium
Clay soil, compacted	1770 kg/m³	Medium
Clay, wet	1760 kg/m³	Medium
Basalt, crushed	1750 kg/m³	Medium
Adobe (sun-dried brick)	1750 kg/m³	Medium
Lime mortar (traditional)	1750 kg/m³	Medium
Steel slag aggregate, loose	1748 kg/m³	Medium
Clay, compacted	1740 kg/m³	Medium
Dolomite aggregate, compacted	1728 kg/m³	Medium
Marble aggregate, compacted	1728 kg/m³	Medium
Firebrick, loose stacked	1716 kg/m³	Medium
Concrete paver brick, loose stacked	1716 kg/m³	Medium
Sandy soil, compacted	1711 kg/m³	Medium

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Weight per 1 m³ — all construction materials

Weight per 1 m³ for 201 construction materials.

Material	kg	lb	metric ton	lb/ft³
High-density concrete	3 300 kg	7 275.246 lb	3.3 t	206.0124 lb/ft³
Magnesite refractory brick	2 900 kg	6 393.398 lb	2.9 t	181.0412 lb/ft³
Ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS)	2 900 kg	6 393.398 lb	2.9 t	181.0412 lb/ft³
High-alumina refractory brick	2 800 kg	6 172.936 lb	2.8 t	174.7984 lb/ft³
Slate (crushed)	2 750 kg	6 062.705 lb	2.75 t	171.677 lb/ft³
Marble (crushed)	2 700 kg	5 952.474 lb	2.7 t	168.5556 lb/ft³
Silica sand (pure)	2 650 kg	5 842.243 lb	2.65 t	165.4342 lb/ft³
Metakaolin	2 600 kg	5 732.012 lb	2.6 t	162.3128 lb/ft³
Float glass	2 500 kg	5 511.55 lb	2.5 t	156.07 lb/ft³
Tempered glass	2 500 kg	5 511.55 lb	2.5 t	156.07 lb/ft³
Concrete mix, 40 MPa	2 450 kg	5 401.319 lb	2.45 t	152.9486 lb/ft³
Laminated glass	2 440 kg	5 379.2728 lb	2.44 t	152.32432 lb/ft³
Concrete mix, 35 MPa	2 420 kg	5 335.1804 lb	2.42 t	151.07576 lb/ft³
Concrete, normal weight	2 400 kg	5 291.088 lb	2.4 t	149.8272 lb/ft³
Concrete mix, 30 MPa	2 400 kg	5 291.088 lb	2.4 t	149.8272 lb/ft³
Porcelain tile, solid equivalent	2 400 kg	5 291.088 lb	2.4 t	149.8272 lb/ft³
Pumpable concrete	2 380 kg	5 246.9956 lb	2.38 t	148.57864 lb/ft³
Concrete mix, 25 MPa	2 350 kg	5 180.857 lb	2.35 t	146.7058 lb/ft³
Asphalt paving mix	2 320 kg	5 114.7184 lb	2.32 t	144.83296 lb/ft³
Concrete mix, 20 MPa	2 300 kg	5 070.626 lb	2.3 t	143.5844 lb/ft³
Concrete mix, 15 MPa	2 250 kg	4 960.395 lb	2.25 t	140.463 lb/ft³
Air-entrained concrete	2 250 kg	4 960.395 lb	2.25 t	140.463 lb/ft³
Concrete mix, 10 MPa	2 200 kg	4 850.164 lb	2.2 t	137.3416 lb/ft³
Non-shrink grout	2 200 kg	4 850.164 lb	2.2 t	137.3416 lb/ft³
Firebrick, solid equivalent	2 200 kg	4 850.164 lb	2.2 t	137.3416 lb/ft³
Concrete paver brick, solid equivalent	2 200 kg	4 850.164 lb	2.2 t	137.3416 lb/ft³
Silica fume (microsilica)	2 200 kg	4 850.164 lb	2.2 t	137.3416 lb/ft³
Castable refractory	2 200 kg	4 850.164 lb	2.2 t	137.3416 lb/ft³
Wet clay, compacted	2 183 kg	4 812.68546 lb	2.183 t	136.280324 lb/ft³
Road subbase, compacted	2 124 kg	4 682.61288 lb	2.124 t	132.597072 lb/ft³
Mortar mix	2 100 kg	4 629.702 lb	2.1 t	131.0988 lb/ft³
Engineering brick, solid equivalent	2 100 kg	4 629.702 lb	2.1 t	131.0988 lb/ft³
Normal-weight CMU block, solid equivalent	2 100 kg	4 629.702 lb	2.1 t	131.0988 lb/ft³
Fire clay	2 100 kg	4 629.702 lb	2.1 t	131.0988 lb/ft³
Rammed earth (stabilised)	2 100 kg	4 629.702 lb	2.1 t	131.0988 lb/ft³
Firebrick refractory	2 100 kg	4 629.702 lb	2.1 t	131.0988 lb/ft³
Sand, saturated	2 080 kg	4 585.6096 lb	2.08 t	129.85024 lb/ft³
Steel slag aggregate, compacted	2 052 kg	4 523.88024 lb	2.052 t	128.102256 lb/ft³
Fireclay refractory brick	2 050 kg	4 519.471 lb	2.05 t	127.9774 lb/ft³
Concrete block	2 000 kg	4 409.24 lb	2 t	124.856 lb/ft³
Ceramic tile, solid equivalent	2 000 kg	4 409.24 lb	2 t	124.856 lb/ft³
Floor screed	2 000 kg	4 409.24 lb	2 t	124.856 lb/ft³
Castable refractory	1 950 kg	4 299.009 lb	1.95 t	121.7346 lb/ft³
Wet clay, moist	1 943 kg	4 283.57666 lb	1.943 t	121.297604 lb/ft³
Sand, wet	1 920 kg	4 232.8704 lb	1.92 t	119.86176 lb/ft³
Common brick	1 920 kg	4 232.8704 lb	1.92 t	119.86176 lb/ft³
Sand, wet	1 920 kg	4 232.8704 lb	1.92 t	119.86176 lb/ft³
Pervious concrete	1 900 kg	4 188.778 lb	1.9 t	118.6132 lb/ft³
Terracotta, solid equivalent	1 900 kg	4 188.778 lb	1.9 t	118.6132 lb/ft³
Clay roof tile, solid equivalent	1 900 kg	4 188.778 lb	1.9 t	118.6132 lb/ft³
Cementitious grout	1 900 kg	4 188.778 lb	1.9 t	118.6132 lb/ft³
Basalt aggregate, compacted	1 890 kg	4 166.7318 lb	1.89 t	117.98892 lb/ft³
Railroad ballast, compacted	1 890 kg	4 166.7318 lb	1.89 t	117.98892 lb/ft³
Road subbase, moist	1 890 kg	4 166.7318 lb	1.89 t	117.98892 lb/ft³
Porcelain tile, loose stacked	1 872 kg	4 127.04864 lb	1.872 t	116.865216 lb/ft³
Stucco mix	1 850 kg	4 078.547 lb	1.85 t	115.4918 lb/ft³
Silica refractory brick	1 850 kg	4 078.547 lb	1.85 t	115.4918 lb/ft³
Cement render / stucco mix	1 850 kg	4 078.547 lb	1.85 t	115.4918 lb/ft³
Quartz aggregate, compacted	1 836 kg	4 047.68232 lb	1.836 t	114.617808 lb/ft³
Riprap stone, compacted	1 836 kg	4 047.68232 lb	1.836 t	114.617808 lb/ft³
Fill sand, compacted	1 829 kg	4 032.24998 lb	1.829 t	114.180812 lb/ft³
Concrete, lightweight	1 800 kg	3 968.316 lb	1.8 t	112.3704 lb/ft³
Red clay brick, solid equivalent	1 800 kg	3 968.316 lb	1.8 t	112.3704 lb/ft³
Ceramic floor tiles	1 800 kg	3 968.316 lb	1.8 t	112.3704 lb/ft³
Ball clay	1 800 kg	3 968.316 lb	1.8 t	112.3704 lb/ft³
Self-leveling compound	1 800 kg	3 968.316 lb	1.8 t	112.3704 lb/ft³
Granite aggregate, compacted	1 782 kg	3 928.63284 lb	1.782 t	111.246696 lb/ft³
Pea gravel	1 780 kg	3 924.2236 lb	1.78 t	111.12184 lb/ft³
Clay soil, compacted	1 770 kg	3 902.1774 lb	1.77 t	110.49756 lb/ft³
Clay, wet	1 760 kg	3 880.1312 lb	1.76 t	109.87328 lb/ft³
Basalt, crushed	1 750 kg	3 858.085 lb	1.75 t	109.249 lb/ft³
Adobe (sun-dried brick)	1 750 kg	3 858.085 lb	1.75 t	109.249 lb/ft³
Lime mortar (traditional)	1 750 kg	3 858.085 lb	1.75 t	109.249 lb/ft³
Steel slag aggregate, loose	1 748 kg	3 853.67576 lb	1.748 t	109.124144 lb/ft³
Clay, compacted	1 740 kg	3 836.0388 lb	1.74 t	108.62472 lb/ft³
Dolomite aggregate, compacted	1 728 kg	3 809.58336 lb	1.728 t	107.875584 lb/ft³
Marble aggregate, compacted	1 728 kg	3 809.58336 lb	1.728 t	107.875584 lb/ft³
Firebrick, loose stacked	1 716 kg	3 783.12792 lb	1.716 t	107.126448 lb/ft³
Concrete paver brick, loose stacked	1 716 kg	3 783.12792 lb	1.716 t	107.126448 lb/ft³
Sandy soil, compacted	1 711 kg	3 772.10482 lb	1.711 t	106.814308 lb/ft³

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Construction materials ranked by density

This ranking sorts construction materials by typical density in kg/m3.

Tables include density ranges, tiers, weight per cubic metre, methodology, and related rankings.

Construction density applications

Concrete, aggregate, soil, asphalt, and masonry quantities are purchased by volume but loaded and hauled by weight.

Moisture and compaction can move density enough to affect trucking and billing.

Construction density ranking FAQ

What is the densest construction material in this table? The first row in the ranking is the densest material in the current registry category.

Why do ranges appear for some materials? Range values show material variation from grade, moisture, packing, concentration, or supplier condition.

Can I use the ranking for design approval? No. Use project specifications, standards, supplier data, and engineering review for final decisions.

Construction density ranking methodology

Materials are filtered to the Construction category and sorted by typical density in kg/m3.

When a density range exists, the typical value is used for ordering and the range is shown separately.

The table is a registry reference, not a supplier certificate or material specification.

Construction Materials Ranked by Density

All construction materials ranked from heaviest to lightest. Includes kg/m3, lb/ft3, density ranges, and weight per standard container for every material.

Concrete, normal weight yd3 to ton

Concrete, normal weight is converted through material density, so this page is different from a normal yd3 to ton unit converter.

Contractors, estimators, dispatchers, and site teams use this conversion when the material choice changes the answer and a generic volume or weight conversion would be wrong.

The calculation uses 2400 kg/m3 as the typical density, with source-aware unit factors, and keeps the practical range visible when a density band is available.

Computed result

1 yd3 to ton

2 ton

Concrete, normal weight: 1 yd3 becomes 2 ton.

Reverse check

2 ton back to yd3

1 yd3

Reverse check returns approximately 1 yd3 for Concrete, normal weight.

All output units

Same Concrete, normal weight calculation shown across compatible weight output units, including bulk and industrial units when relevant.

unit	output
kg	2 000 kg
g	2 000 000 g
mg	2 000 000 000 mg
lb	4 000 lb
oz	60 000 oz
tonne	2 tonne
ton	2 ton
longton	2 longton
cwt	40 cwt
stone	300 stone
quintal	20 quintal

Formula

\text{output} = input_volume \times volume_factor \times \text{density} / mass_factor

Calculation steps

Convert volume: 1 yd3 x 0.764554857984 = 0.76455486 m3.

Apply density: 0.76455486 m3 x 2400 kg/m3 = 1 834.93165916 kg.

Convert mass: 1 834.93165916 kg / 907.18474 = 2 ton.

Sig-fig compliance: output rounded to 1 significant figures from the entered value.

Unit breakdown

yd3 is first normalized with the registered unit factor before density is applied.

ton is applied only after the density step, so mixed volume-weight conversions remain dimensionally honest.

This protects the page from pretending that yd3 and ton have a fixed relationship without knowing the material.

Unit and density definitions

yd3 means cubic yard in the material-density registry.

ton means US short ton in the material-density registry.

The bridge between them is Concrete, normal weight density, not a direct unit factor.

Material comparison

Compares Concrete, normal weight with nearby construction materials for the same input.

Material comparison

Compares Concrete, normal weight with nearby construction materials for the same input.

item	value	note
Concrete, normal weight	2.022666	-
Concrete mix, 30 MPa	2.022666	-
Porcelain tile, solid equivalent	2.022666	-
Concrete mix, 35 MPa	2.039521	-
Pumpable concrete	2.00581	-

Density range and precision

Using the material density range, 1 yd3 can land between 2 and 2 ton.

Source confidence: variable.

Common reinforced concrete estimate.

Density is variable; use supplier, lab, or contract-specific density for critical work.

Common values

Common Concrete, normal weight conversions from yd3 to ton.

6 computed rows use the same density and unit factors as the converter.

input	typical_output	practical_low	practical_high
1 yd3	2 ton	2 ton	2 ton
2 yd3	4 ton	4 ton	4 ton
5 yd3	10 ton	9 ton	10 ton
10 yd3	20 ton	19 ton	21 ton
20 yd3	40 ton	37 ton	42 ton
50 yd3	100 ton	93 ton	110 ton

Nearby values

Nearby values around 1 yd3.

input	output
0.5 yd3	1 ton
1 yd3	2 ton
1.5 yd3	3 ton
2 yd3	4 ton

Density range table

Low, typical, and high density cases for Concrete, normal weight.

Shows how much the answer moves when density varies for Concrete, normal weight.

density_case	density_kg_m3	output
low	2,200	1.85411043 ton
typical	2,400	2.02266592 ton
high	2,500	2.10694367 ton

Output scale

Visual Analysis1 series6 points

Computed output curve for Concrete, normal weight using 2400 kg/m3 and representative yd3 values for this unit family.

Trend

Upward

Min

2.0227

Max

101.1333

Insight

Concrete, normal weight typical density shows an upward pattern, with a visible peak around 50 at 101.1333.

X-axis: yd3Y-axis: ton

Output scale

Conversion graph path

1yd3Normalize the entered unit to the SI base side.
2densityApply Concrete, normal weight density: 2400 kg/m3.
3tonConvert the computed SI result into the selected output unit.