How Much Does a Yard of Concrete Weigh?
That's 150 lb per cubic foot — just over two tons per yard.
Weight by volume
| Volume | Weight (wet) | In bags (80 lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 cu yd | 1,013 lb | 12 bags |
| 0.5 cu yd | 2,025 lb | 23 bags |
| 1 cu yd | 4,050 lb | 45 bags |
| 2 cu yd | 8,100 lb | 90 bags |
| 5 cu yd | 20,250 lb | 225 bags |
| 10 cu yd | 40,500 lb | 450 bags |
Why it matters
Weight drives three real decisions: whether your truck can haul the bags (a half-ton pickup can't carry a full yard's worth), whether a mixer truck can safely cross your driveway or septic field, and what your forms must hold back — wet concrete pushes on formwork like a liquid that weighs 150 lb per cubic foot.
Common questions
How much does a yard of concrete weigh?
A cubic yard of standard concrete weighs about 4,050 pounds (just over 2 tons) when mixed — 150 lb per cubic foot × 27 cubic feet. Cured, it loses a little water weight and settles near 3,700–4,000 lb.
How much does a cubic foot of concrete weigh?
About 150 pounds for normal-weight concrete. Lightweight mixes run 90–115 lb per cubic foot; high-density mixes can exceed 300.
Can my truck carry a yard of concrete?
Almost certainly not in bags all at once: a yard is roughly 45 × 80 lb bags = 3,600 lb, which exceeds the payload of nearly every half-ton pickup. Plan two trips or get it delivered.
How much does a concrete truck weigh?
A fully loaded 10-yard mixer weighs about 66,000 lb. That matters if it has to cross your driveway, septic field, or anything else you like uncracked.