Estimate lumber volume and weight for deck tear-downs, including railings and stairs.
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Results are ranges, not exact weights. Density, moisture, packing, and measurement accuracy all move the numbers. Use the recommendation as a planning starting point, then confirm local hauler rules and weight allowances.
Computed with the same production formulas as the calculator above.
A common backyard deck can produce roughly 4.1–6.3 cubic yards of lumber and hardware weighing about 2,627–3,709 pounds.
Volume: 4.1–6.3 cubic yards · Weight: 2,627–3,709 pounds · Suggestion: roll off dumpster (10 yd)
Taller framing and denser joist spacing increase both volume and weight; this edge case often favors roll off dumpster rather than repeated pickup trips.
Volume: 10.6–16.2 cubic yards · Weight: 6,776–9,565 pounds · Suggestion: roll off dumpster (20 yd)
Last reviewed with the calculator formula set on 2026-07-23. Estimates stay range-based on purpose.
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