1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet (3 feet X 3 feet X 3 feet)
To figure how many yards you need measure the length and width of the area you intend to cover in feet.
Pick-up truck hold about 3 cubic yards
Household items
a good way to visualize 1 cubic yard is a washing machine
1 washing machine is about 1 cubic yard
1 three seat couch is about 2 cubic yards
1 recliner is about 1 cubic yard
1 king size bed 3 cubic yards
Roofing is measured in squares
1 roofing square is 100 square feet or a 10X10 block
3 bundles = 1 square
1 bundle weight 70-80 lbs. per bundle (longer life shingles weigh more)
210-240 per square times how many layers
approximately 10 squares = 1 ton