How Much Does Compost Weigh?
Finished compost used to amend soil and improve garden fertility.
Weight Facts
- Weight per cubic yard
- 1,080 lbs
- Weight per cubic yard
- 1,080 lbs
- Weight per cubic foot
- 40 lbs
- Weight per ton (yards)
- 1.85 cu yd
- Category
- Mulch & Organic
How Much Compost Can Each Truck Carry?
| Truck | Payload | Safe max (cu yds) | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 1,500 lbs | 1.39 | 1,332 lbs |
| Honda Ridgeline | 1,500 lbs | 1.39 | 1,356 lbs |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 1.30 | 1,788 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen) | 1,500 lbs | 1.39 | 1,788 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 1.30 | 1,788 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (3rd Gen) | 1,450 lbs | 1.34 | 1,788 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford Ranger | 1,560 lbs | 1.44 | 1,672 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Frontier | 1,100 lbs | 1.02 | 1,108 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,100 lbs | 1.02 | 1,888 lbs ⚠ |
| Jeep Gladiator | 1,200 lbs | 1.11 | 1,464 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-150 | 1,525 lbs | 1.41 | 2,492 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,600 lbs | 1.48 | 2,520 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,500 lbs | 1.39 | 2,520 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 1500 | 1,240 lbs | 1.15 | 2,460 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,485 lbs | 1.38 | 2,624 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Titan | 1,460 lbs | 1.35 | 2,180 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 3,000 lbs | 2.78 | 3,096 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW) | 4,000 lbs | 3.70 | 3,096 lbs |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) | 5,500 lbs | 5.09 | 3,172 lbs |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 2.96 | 3,340 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 2.96 | 3,340 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 5.28 | 3,340 lbs |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 5.28 | 3,340 lbs |
| RAM 2500 | 1,980 lbs | 1.83 | 2,972 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 3500 (DRW) | 6,280 lbs | 5.81 | 2,972 lbs |
⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.
Calculate Your Load
cubic yard
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
Estimated weight1,080 lbsTruck payload rating1,500 lbsLoad as % of payload72%Load as % of bed volume81%
✓ Within Capacity — 420 lbs remaining
This load is within the published payload rating. Always account for passengers, fuel, and bed accessories in your total.
Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor package drops to ~1,200 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.