Estimate weight, volume, and disposal method for tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, or carpet tear-out.
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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 120-square-foot ceramic tile floor with a mortar bed may weigh approximately 1,262–1,782 pounds (0.1–0.2 yd³) and can exceed the practical payload of many light-duty pickups.
Volume: 0.1–0.2 cubic yards · Weight: 1,262–1,782 pounds · Suggestion: roll off dumpster (10 yd)
A larger porcelain tear-out with plywood underlayment and mortar often pushes toward a heavier-rated service because weight rises faster than visible volume.
Volume: 0.7–1 cubic yards · Weight: 5,555–7,843 pounds · Suggestion: junk removal
Last reviewed with the calculator formula set on 2026-07-23. Estimates stay range-based on purpose.
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