How it is calculated
Wet sand is heavier. Crushed stone in a heap is often around 1400–1600 kg/m³. Use the density on the delivery note when you have one.
kg = volume × density
Where the numbers come from
- Volume — unit in the field: m³
- Bulk density — unit in the field: kg/m³
Example
2 m³ at 1600 kg/m³ is 3200 kg, or 3,2 t.
Questions
Loose volume in the truck, or solid volume?
Whichever you measured. Loose volume and compacted volume are not equal.
How do I get volume from mass?
Divide the kilograms by the density.
Expanded clay?
Yes, if you enter its bulk density. It is well below 1600.