i need 36 cu feet of gravel but they sell by the ton. how many tons do i need?

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2006-11-09 08:53:38 · 5 answers · asked by Brian G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

Actually 1 yd = 3000 lbs
You need 2 tons

2006-11-09 14:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

36 cu ft = 1.33 cu yd
1 cu yd = about 2500 lbs
1.33 x 2500 / 2000 = required tons

2006-11-09 20:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ralph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

1 ton =400 cf

2006-11-09 17:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by Andrew B. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Call a landscape material supplier. They'll do the math for you. That's safest.

2006-11-10 00:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by theminnguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ask the company that sells it. They should be able to answer.

2006-11-11 12:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by Joel F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋