A yard of topsoil typically weighs between 1,000 to 3,000 pounds depending on moisture content and composition. On average:
- Dry topsoil weighs about 1,000 to 1,300 pounds per cubic yard.
- Moist topsoil weighs about 1,200 to 1,600 pounds per cubic yard.
- Saturated topsoil weighs about 1,800 to 2,500 pounds per cubic yard.
The commonly cited average is around 2,000 pounds per cubic yard, but this varies based on soil type and moisture level.
