How Much Does A Cubic Yard Of Dirt Weigh. 1 cubic yard of concrete weighs about 3915 pounds or 1.96 us tons. One cubic yard of dry sandy soil weighs about 2,600 pounds, while 1 cubic yard of dry clay soil weighs in around 1,700 pounds.
The topsoil usually is heavier than other components, weighing above 3,000 pounds in every cubic yard. A cubic foot of soil weighs between 74 and 110 pounds, depending on the type of soil and how moist it is. Topsoil is heavier than fill dirt and generally weighs between 2600 and 3500 pounds a cubic yard.
