Mass per volume density.
Kilograms per Cubic yard to Metric tons per Cubic Meter Converter — kg/yd3 to t/m3
Convert Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) to Metric ton per Cubic Meter (t/m3) using the exact conversion factor (1 kilogram per cubic yard = 0.0013079506 metric ton per cubic meter). See the formula, worked examples, conversion table, and common uses.
Kilograms per Cubic yard to Metric tons per Cubic Meter converter
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Mass per volume density.
Result = input x 1.307950619 / 1000.
Density uses kilograms per cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Kilograms per Cubic yard to Metric tons per Cubic Meter
Kilogram per Cubic yard and Metric ton per Cubic Meter both measure density — mass per unit volume — a property used to identify materials, check manufacturing quality, and predict whether something floats or sinks. As a fixed reference point, water has a density of exactly 1000 kg/m³ (1 g/cm³, 1 g/mL) at its temperature of maximum density, which is why many density figures in science and engineering are quoted relative to water. Kilogram per Cubic yard is most often used for can be used to express the density of bulk construction materials such as gravel, soil, or aggregate — in practice, us construction and landscaping references more commonly express this as tons per cubic yard or pounds per cubic foot.
Formula
metric tons per cubic meter = kilograms per cubic yard × 0.00130795061931
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 kilogram per cubic yard equals 1.30795061931 base units, and 1 metric ton per cubic meter equals 1000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct kilogram per cubic yard-to-metric ton per cubic meter factor of 0.00130795061931.
Simple example
1 kg/yd3 × 0.001307950619 = 0.0013079506 t/m3
1 kilogram per cubic yard = 0.0013079506 metric tons per cubic meter.
Real-world example
1,000 kg/yd3 × 0.001307950619 = 1.307950619 t/m3
1,000 kilograms per cubic yard = 1.307950619 metric tons per cubic meter.
Conversion table
| Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) | Metric ton per Cubic Meter (t/m3) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kg/yd3 | 0.0001307951 t/m3 |
| 1 kg/yd3 | 0.0013079506 t/m3 |
| 10 kg/yd3 | 0.0130795062 t/m3 |
| 100 kg/yd3 | 0.1307950619 t/m3 |
| 1,000 kg/yd3 | 1.307950619 t/m3 |
| 10,000 kg/yd3 | 13.07950619 t/m3 |
Reverse conversion: Metric ton per Cubic Meter to Kilogram per Cubic yard
0.0013079506 t/m3 × 764.554858 = 0.9999999852 kg/yd3
0.0013079506 metric tons per cubic meter = 0.9999999852 kilograms per cubic yard.
kilograms per cubic yard = metric tons per cubic meter × 764.554857984
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Metric ton per Cubic Meter to Kilogram per Cubic yard.
Understanding the Kilogram per Cubic yard
Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express bulk material density in kilograms per cubic yard. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
Uses of the Kilogram per Cubic yard today
- Can be used to express the density of bulk construction materials such as gravel, soil, or aggregate — in practice, US construction and landscaping references more commonly express this as tons per cubic yard or pounds per cubic foot
Understanding the Metric ton per Cubic Meter (t/m3)
Mass per volume density.
Kilogram per Cubic yard — sources
- US construction and landscaping material-estimating references — Bulk material weight by volume is typically reported in tons per cubic yard in US construction and landscaping contexts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many metric tons per cubic meter are in 1 kilogram per cubic yard?
1 kilogram per cubic yard equals 0.0013079506 metric tons per cubic meter, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert kilogram per cubic yard to metric ton per cubic meter?
Multiply the kilogram per cubic yard value by 0.001307950619. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert metric ton per cubic meter back to kilogram per cubic yard?
Use the reverse factor: 1 metric ton per cubic meter equals 764.554858 kilograms per cubic yard. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a kilogram per cubic yard?
Kilogram per Cubic yard (kg/yd3) measures density. A mathematically valid way to express bulk material density in kilograms per cubic yard. It is classified as a mixed metric/US customary density unit.
What is a metric ton per cubic meter?
Metric ton per Cubic Meter (t/m3) is a unit of density.
Is the kilogram per cubic yard to metric ton per cubic meter conversion exact?
Yes. Both kilogram per cubic yard and metric ton per cubic meter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001307950619 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.
What's the difference between density and mass concentration?
Density is the mass of a pure substance or material per unit volume. Mass concentration is the mass of one component — like a dissolved solute — within a mixture's total volume. The two use the same kind of units but describe different physical situations.