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Aggregate ordering is a density problem.

Pick a material, enter the in-place volume, get tonnage, loose volume, and 20-tonne tipper loads. 46 materials covering sub-base & capping, MCHW earthworks fill classes, and pavement / drainage aggregates — cited against 17 public reference sources.

§ 01 · Converter

In-place volume in · order tonnage + loads out

Densities are typical UK ranges. Actual values vary by quarry source, grading, moisture content and compaction effort. User is responsible for verifying against supplier datasheets and applying engineering / QS judgement. Ember Forge Pte. Ltd. accepts no liability for consequential damages arising from use of these outputs. See civilquants.com/legal/terms.

§ 02 · Public reference sources

WRAP · MPA · BRE · CIRIA · SHW · BS / EN standards
  • S1WRAP

    Aggregate bulk density conversion factors

    Standard 1.5 t/m³ loose factor for general aggregates

  • S2Mineral Products Association (MPA)

    Technical data sheets for quarry products

    Industry body representing UK aggregate producers

  • S3BRE Digest 363 / Report BR243

    Soils and Foundations

    Soil/fill bulk density data for building applications

  • S4CIRIA C574

    Engineering in Chalk

    Comprehensive chalk engineering properties and density data

  • S5CIRIA C648

    Control of water pollution from linear projects

    Fill material density assumptions

  • S6SHW Series 600 (MCHW)

    Specification for Highway Works - Earthworks

    Material classes 1-9 and compaction requirements

  • S7BS 812 / BS EN 1097-3 / BS EN 13242

    British/European standards for aggregate testing

    Bulk density determination methods

  • S8MPA (formerly Quarry Products Association)

    Bulk Density of Aggregates technical note

    Typical loose and compacted values

  • S9CIRIA C680

    Embedded retaining walls

    Soil density parameters for retaining wall design

  • S10Supplier data sheets

    Tarmac, Breedon, Hanson, Aggregate Industries

    Material-specific bulk densities from major UK suppliers

  • S11TRL Report 611

    Properties of recycled aggregates

    Recycled vs primary aggregate density comparison

  • S12WRAP Quality Protocol

    Aggregates from inert waste

    Recycled aggregate density guidance

  • S13BS 6031:2009

    Code of practice for earthworks

    Bulking and compaction factors

  • S14SHW Series 800 (MCHW)

    Unbound Mixtures for Sub-bases

    Type 1-4 and Category B definitions

  • S15SHW Series 700 (MCHW)

    Road Pavements - General

    Aggregate classification and Clause 710 constituent materials

  • S16BS EN 13285

    Unbound mixtures - Specifications

    Sub-base grading and designation requirements

  • S17CC 601 (National Highways)

    Earthworks specification

    Current replacement for MCHW Series 600