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Rock Tonnage & Volume Calculator

Convert rock volume to mass with an explicitly chosen density.

Rock Tonnage & Volume Calculator

FREE ONLINE TOOL

Minimum : 0.001

Minimum : 0.001

Rock mass

675 t

Formula and calculation basis

Mass in tonnes = volume in m³ × density in t/m³.

Match density to the volume basis: in-situ, loose or compacted. This tool does not assume a swell factor.

STEP BY STEP

How to use rock tonnage & volume calculator

  1. Enter your measured values in the displayed units.
  2. Review the calculation: Mass in tonnes = volume in m³ × density in t/m³.
  3. Read the result and compare with the example.

WHEN IT HELPS

Common uses

  • Check the worked example: 250 m³ at 2.7 t/m³ gives 675 t.

IN PRACTICE

Example

250 m³ at 2.7 t/m³ gives 675 t.

GOOD TO KNOW

Which volume basis is used?

Match density to the volume basis: in-situ, loose or compacted. This tool does not assume a swell factor.

Mass in tonnes = volume in m³ × density in t/m³. Match density to the volume basis: in-situ, loose or compacted. This tool does not assume a swell factor.

Frequently asked questions

Which volume basis is used?

Match density to the volume basis: in-situ, loose or compacted. This tool does not assume a swell factor.

Which formula is used?

Mass in tonnes = volume in m³ × density in t/m³.