Converting between cubic yards and tons is a frequent necessity in industries dealing with large quantities of materials. Construction, agriculture, and shipping are all good examples.
So, what exactly are we converting? A cubic yard (cu yd) is a measurement of volume. A ton is a measurement of mass. But here’s where things get a little tricky: there are different types of tons (metric tons, US tons, long tons).
The most important factor in figuring out how to convert yards to tons is density. It’s the key that links volume (cubic yards) to mass (tons), and it varies depending on the material you’re working with.