Concrete & Asphalt Weight Calculator
Concrete, asphalt, dirt, brick, and gravel are some of the heaviest construction debris to dispose of due to their density. Finding an approximate weight for any concrete or asphalt you’ll be discarding in a dumpster is especially helpful because it does not take much of either to hit a dumpster’s weight limit, so overfilling is easy to do.
It’s also helpful to note that solid concrete and asphalt weigh more than broken concrete and asphalt–about twice as much. If you’re in need of a dumpster rental, though, you’re more than likely dealing with broken pieces.
Average weights for reference:
- One cubic yard of dirt will weigh 2000 – 3000 pounds
- One cubic yard of broken concrete typically weighs around 2000 pounds, or ~ 1 ton
- One cubic yard of broken asphalt also weighs around 2000 pounds
- For comparison, one cubic yard of solid concrete would weight around 4000 pounds
Weight estimates for heavy construction debris like concrete and asphalt are typically based on total square footage and approximate thickness of the material. The concrete and asphalt calculator can be used for estimating the weight of dirt, brick, and gravel as well. While the average weights of these materials are not exactly the same, they are similar enough to get you in the ballpark of total debris weight you’d be throwing into your dumpster rental.
Use our Concrete & Asphalt Weight Calculator to estimate your concrete or asphalt debris weight.
