I know it changes with the amount of water in it, but what does a typical yard of salt weigh? Thanks
O Otto · Registered Joined Feb 13, 2007 · 14 Posts Discussion Starter · #1 · Dec 19, 2007 Only show this user I know it changes with the amount of water in it, but what does a typical yard of salt weigh? Thanks
Mark Oomkes · Registered Joined Dec 10, 2000 · 59,963 Posts #2 · Dec 19, 2007 Only show this user I figure 1 yard equals 1 ton. Law of averages makes it work out. Mick has posted the exact amounts a couple times, something like 1600# on the low end to 2200# on the high. Something like that.
I figure 1 yard equals 1 ton. Law of averages makes it work out. Mick has posted the exact amounts a couple times, something like 1600# on the low end to 2200# on the high. Something like that.
M Mick · PlowSite.com Veteran Joined May 19, 2001 · 6,168 Posts #3 · Dec 19, 2007 Only show this user Mark Oomkes;461550 said: Mick has posted the exact amounts a couple times, something like 1600# on the low end to 2200# on the high. Something like that. Click to expand... Just a "couple" - Coarse Salt weighs 1350# per cubic yard Fine Salt weighs 2025# per cubic yard
Mark Oomkes;461550 said: Mick has posted the exact amounts a couple times, something like 1600# on the low end to 2200# on the high. Something like that. Click to expand... Just a "couple" - Coarse Salt weighs 1350# per cubic yard Fine Salt weighs 2025# per cubic yard
S SnowMelt2006 · Banned Joined Nov 27, 2006 · 69 Posts #4 · Dec 19, 2007 Only show this user Yep........pretty close. But, a lot of peeps get "wet" bulk. Now do you know the weight of that stuff? Only kidding, but water adds a lot of bulk
Yep........pretty close. But, a lot of peeps get "wet" bulk. Now do you know the weight of that stuff? Only kidding, but water adds a lot of bulk
O Otto · Registered Joined Feb 13, 2007 · 14 Posts Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 20, 2007 Only show this user Thanks guys.