The number of cubic yards a dump truck can hold will depend on the type of materials that it is holding. Here’s a look at the cubic yard capacity of some common materials held on dump trucks:
Stones - 12 cubic yards
Topsoil - 15 cubic yards
Mulch - 22 cubic yards
Gravel - 16.5 cubic yards
Dirt - 14 cubic yards
Learn more about the different types and uses of dump trucks.