How many tons are there in a cube?

Engaged in large-scale construction, oftenIt is necessary to translate the weight of building materials from tons to cubic meters or vice versa. Below is a table of contents of the main building materials in one ton. It should be noted that the data are given approximately, since their weight depends on humidity, fraction (grain size), species and other natural factors.

How many tons in a cube: a comparative table

Name of material	Weight of cube (cubic meter), t
Sand for construction (GOST 8736-93)	1,55-1,7
Sand river	1,63
ASG - sand and gravel mixture	1,6
Gravel	1,4
Expanded clay (GOST 9757-90)	0,25-0,8
Crushed granite (hard, dense)	1,47
Crushed stone sandstone	1,3
Crushed granite	1,15
Rubble tuff (highly porous, hygroscopic)	0,8
Crushed marble (hard enough)	1,5
Crushed limestone (less strong)	1,3
Crushed slag crushed stone (heavier, depending on alloys)	1,5
Lime slaked	2,21
Lime quicklime	3,37
Gypsum	2,2-2,4
Cement	1,3
Concrete is very light	0,5
Concrete lightweight	0,5-1,8
Concrete is heavy	1,8-2,5
Concrete is particularly heavy	2,5-3
Vermiculite expanded (GOST 12865-67)	0,1-0,2

The table below takes into account the bulk densitymaterials. In a compacted or clogged state, the weight of the material is usually heavier. Answer the question: "If the loose building materials are 1 ton, how many cubes do you need to use?" can only in special laboratories.

Features of some materials

Claydite refers to light materials. The smaller the size, the heavier the mass. The weight of this building material directly depends on the number of kilograms per cubic meter in the dry state.
The weight of the rubble is affected by lamellarness and needle. This is evidenced by the voids in the material, but the cuboidal outline indicates a high compaction. The porosity of the structure strongly affects the water absorption of the material.
Gypsum is a non-flammable fireproof material, does not contain harmful toxic elements. It has no smell and is environmentally friendly.
Some types of sand can be radioactive, for example sand from granite.
Lime is an astringent material. If the calcareous mass is moistened after it has hardened, it will again acquire the same plastic qualities, since lime is not inherent in resistance to moisture.