2006-07-25 11:49:49 · 5 answers · asked by zeeman417 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
You need to know the density of the material. Tons is a weight and cubic yards is a volume. So, it'd be very different for soil or rock or water or feathers...If you can find a density in lb/ft^3 or something like that, then you can convert one to the other.
2006-07-25 11:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ton is a weigh unit. Cubic yard is a volume unit. To convert from one to the other, you need to know the density of the material. For example, a ton of heavy liquid like mercury will take up smaller space than water would.
2006-07-25 18:56:31 · answer #2 · answered by Juju 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the density of the material in question (and also if you mean metric tons, 1000kg, or english tons, 2000 lbs). A cubic yard of lead would weigh more than 8 metric tons, but a cubic yard of dry air at sea level at room temperature weighs about one kilogram.
2006-07-25 18:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Quark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what the yard is? Like a yeard of concreat is alot more heavy than a yard of dirt. a yard is 3X3X3
2006-07-25 18:56:38 · answer #4 · answered by mike67333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HCBIOCHEM took the words right out of my mouth!
2006-07-25 18:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by Laurie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋