Dump trailer load calculator
Light stuff fills the bed before it hits the weight limit. Heavy stuff hits the weight limit long before the bed is full. This shows you where the fill line is.
Weight per cubic yard
| Material | lb per cu yd |
|---|---|
| Mixed remodel or cleanout debris | 450 |
| Asphalt shingles | 731 |
| Yard waste and brush | 127 |
| Mulch | 800 |
| Topsoil or dirt | 2,100 |
| Gravel, sand or stone | 2,700 |
Typical published averages (EPA volume-to-weight factors and aggregate suppliers). Wet material weighs more. A roof square of tear-off is figured at about 18 squares per 7x14 load.