Square Feet to Tons Calculator

Formula

To convert square feet to tons:

\[ T = \frac{A \times Th}{12} \times D \]

Where:

T is the number of tons of material.
A is the area of the coverage (square feet).
Th is the depth or thickness of the coverage (inches).
D is the density of the material (tons/ft³).

What is Square Feet to Tons Conversion?

Square feet to tons conversion is the process of converting an area in square feet into the weight in tons of a material that covers that area to a certain depth. This conversion is useful in construction and landscaping projects to estimate the amount of material needed for a specific area.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Area = 500 square feet
Thickness = 4 inches
Density of gravel = 0.05244 tons/ft³

Step 1: Use the formula:

\[ T = \frac{500 \times 4}{12} \times 0.05244 \]

Step 2: Calculate:

\[ T = \frac{2000}{12} \times 0.05244 \approx 8.74 \text{ tons} \]

The number of tons of material needed is approximately 8.74 tons.