Question #5638   Submitted by Answiki on 12/30/2021 at 08:58:22 AM UTC

What is the density of soil?

Answer   Submitted by Answiki on 12/30/2021 at 08:59:58 AM UTC

1 m³ of soil ≈ 1.6 tons (between 1.2 and 2 tons)

1 ton of soil ≈ 0.625 m³ (between 0.5 and 0.833 m³)


The density of topsoil varies between 1200 kg/m³ and 2000 kg/m³.

  • A highly compacted soil will have a density of 2000 kg/m³
  • A very aerated (uncompacted) soil can have a density of 1200 kg/m³.


On average, a density of 1600 kg/m³ can be considered.

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Answer by Answiki on 12/30/2021 at 08:59:58 AM

1 m³ of soil ≈ 1.6 tons (between 1.2 and 2 tons)

1 ton of soil ≈ 0.625 m³ (between 0.5 and 0.833 m³)


The density of topsoil varies between 1200 kg/m³ and 2000 kg/m³.

  • A highly compacted soil will have a density of 2000 kg/m³
  • A very aerated (uncompacted) soil can have a density of 1200 kg/m³.


On average, a density of 1600 kg/m³ can be considered.

Question by Answiki 12/30/2021 at 08:58:22 AM
What is the density of soil?
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