delivery-ordering · 3 min read
How Many Tons Fit in a Truck?
Tons per load — from a pickup truck all the way to a transfer.
By vehicle
| Vehicle | Typical capacity |
|---|---|
| Pickup truck | 1 ton (~0.7 cy) |
| Single-axle dump | 8 – 12 tons |
| Tri-axle dump | 15 – 20 tons |
| Truck and transfer | 25 – 40 tons |
Related calculators
Related guides
Stay in the loop
Get new calculators and estimating updates.
Stay updated as Yardexa launches new calculators and estimating tools. One short email per month.
These results are estimates only. Confirm final quantities, compaction, waste, and delivery requirements with Yardexa before ordering materials.