Truck Load Calculator

How Much Does Sand, wet Weigh?

Wet sand — significantly heavier than dry. Common when delivered by supplier.

Weight Facts

Weight per cubic yard
3,240 lbs
Weight per cubic yard
3,240 lbs
Weight per cubic foot
120 lbs
Weight per ton (yards)
0.62 cu yd
Category
Sand

How Much Sand, wet Can Each Truck Carry?

TruckPayloadSafe max (cu yds)Full bed wt.
Ford Maverick1,500 lbs03,996 lbs
Honda Ridgeline1,500 lbs04,068 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs05,364 lbs
Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen)1,500 lbs05,364 lbs
GMC Canyon (2nd Gen)1,400 lbs05,364 lbs
GMC Canyon (3rd Gen)1,450 lbs05,364 lbs
Ford Ranger1,560 lbs05,016 lbs
Nissan Frontier1,100 lbs03,324 lbs
Toyota Tacoma1,100 lbs05,664 lbs
Jeep Gladiator1,200 lbs04,392 lbs
Ford F-1501,525 lbs07,476 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 15001,600 lbs07,560 lbs
GMC Sierra 15001,500 lbs07,560 lbs
RAM 15001,240 lbs07,380 lbs
Toyota Tundra1,485 lbs07,872 lbs
Nissan Titan1,460 lbs06,540 lbs
Ford F-250 Super Duty3,000 lbs09,288 lbs
Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW)4,000 lbs1.239,288 lbs
Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW)5,500 lbs1.709,516 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD3,200 lbs010,020 lbs
GMC Sierra 2500HD3,200 lbs010,020 lbs
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs1.7610,020 lbs
GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW)5,700 lbs1.7610,020 lbs
RAM 25001,980 lbs08,916 lbs
RAM 3500 (DRW)6,280 lbs1.948,916 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 weight3,240 lbsTruck payload rating1,500 lbsLoad as % of payload216%Load as % of bed volume81%

⚠ Overloaded — 1,740 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.

3 trips needed with your Ford Maverick

Quantity per trip0.33 cubic yardsWeight per trip1,080 lbs

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