How much does a cubic meter of dirt weigh?

Answer 1

The average specific gravity of naturally occurring soils is 2.65 (equivalent to 2.65g/cm3). If you have a pile of soil, it won't be packed to zero air voids, so figure a void ratio of 0.65. That makes your cubic meter of soil weigh about 1722 kg.

Answer 2

Its about the same as one cubic meter of Gravy granules (unmixed but a little damp) or three tea spoons of antimatter.

Basically several thousand tonnes.

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Answer 3

It depends on the mineral contents. Also, kilograms do not apply to weight, they apply to mass.

Answer 4

It varies depending on soil type and moisture content, but one ton per yard is a reasonable average.