Truck Load Calculator

How Much Does Sand, mason (torpedo) Weigh?

Fine mason sand used for mortar, paver leveling, and sandbox fill.

Weight Facts

Weight per cubic yard
2,850 lbs
Weight per cubic yard
2,850 lbs
Weight per cubic foot
106 lbs
Weight per ton (yards)
0.70 cu yd
Category
Sand

How Much Sand, mason (torpedo) Can Each Truck Carry?

TruckPayloadSafe max (cu yds)Full bed wt.
Ford Maverick1,500 lbs03,515 lbs
Honda Ridgeline1,500 lbs03,578 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs04,718 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen)1,500 lbs04,718 lbs
GMC Canyon (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs04,718 lbs
GMC Canyon (3rd Gen)1,450 lbs04,718 lbs
Ford Ranger1,560 lbs04,412 lbs
Nissan Frontier1,100 lbs02,924 lbs
Toyota Tacoma1,100 lbs04,982 lbs
Jeep Gladiator1,200 lbs03,863 lbs
Ford F-1501,525 lbs06,576 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 15001,600 lbs06,650 lbs
GMC Sierra 15001,500 lbs06,650 lbs
RAM 15001,240 lbs06,492 lbs
Toyota Tundra1,485 lbs06,924 lbs
Nissan Titan1,460 lbs05,753 lbs
Ford F-250 Super Duty3,000 lbs1.058,170 lbs
Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW)4,000 lbs1.408,170 lbs
Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW)5,500 lbs1.938,371 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD3,200 lbs1.128,814 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD3,200 lbs1.128,814 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs2.008,814 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs2.008,814 lbs
RAM 25001,980 lbs07,843 lbs
RAM 3500 (DRW)6,280 lbs2.207,843 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 weight2,850 lbsTruck payload rating1,500 lbsLoad as % of payload190%Load as % of bed volume81%

⚠ Overloaded — 1,350 lbs over capacity

This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.

Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor package drops to ~1,200 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.

2 trips needed with your Ford Maverick

Quantity per trip0.50 cubic yardsWeight per trip1,425 lbs

Could a rental truck do this in fewer trips?

U-Haul 6×12 Open Utility Trailer (with Ramp)3,710 lbs • from $29.95/day
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