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Guides for the calculators on this site. Each one explains a task in simple steps and names its sources.

• How Many Yards Are in a Ton of Gravel?

  Published 8 October 2026

  One ton of gravel fills about 0.54 cubic yards once compacted and 0.65 to 0.71 cubic yards loose. Here is the table by gravel type, with examples.

• How Many Bags of Concrete Are on a Pallet?

  Published 8 October 2026

  Quikrete lists 42 bags of 80 lb, 56 bags of 60 lb and 80 bags of 40 lb on a pallet. Here is what a pallet weighs and how much concrete it makes.

• How Many Bags of Concrete Are in a Yard?

  Published 8 October 2026

  One cubic yard of concrete takes 45 bags of 80 lb, 60 bags of 60 lb, 72 bags of 50 lb or 90 bags of 40 lb. Here is how the numbers are worked out.