Weight
How Much Does a Yard of Concrete Weigh?
A yard of concrete weighs about 4,000 lbs (2 tons) and roughly 150 lbs per cubic foot. See the concrete weight per yard for wet, dry, and reinforced mixes.
Concrete Guides & Resources
Practical guides on estimating concrete: yardage, bags, cost, mix ratios and project how-tos.
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Guides
How Thick Should a Concrete Slab Be?
Concrete slab thickness by use: 4 inches for patios, 4-6 for driveways, 4-6 for garage floors. Get the right depth so your slab does not crack.
Mix & Materials
Concrete Mix Ratio: The 1:2:3 Mix Explained
Concrete mix ratio guide covering the 1:2:3 mix, cement sand gravel proportions, and how to batch strong concrete by hand on the job site.
Bags & Yardage
How Many Bags of Concrete Are in a Yard?
How many bags of concrete in a yard: it takes 45 80 lb bags, 60 60 lb bags or 90 40 lb bags to make one cubic yard, plus a full reference table.
Bags & Yardage
How Many Cubic Feet Are in a Bag of Concrete?
Cubic feet per bag of concrete for 40, 60, and 80 lb sizes, plus how to figure bag coverage and buy the right count without running short.
Guides
How to Calculate Concrete in Cubic Yards
Learn how to calculate concrete yards with the cubic yards of concrete formula, worked examples, waste factors, and a fast way to convert any slab or footing.
Guides
How Much Concrete Do I Need? A Simple Formula
How much concrete do I need? Use one simple formula to figure concrete for a slab, footing or pad in cubic yards and bags, with a worked example and table.