How Many Bags of Concrete Are in a Yard?
One cubic yard takes 45 bags of 80 lb, 60 bags of 60 lb or 90 bags of 40 lb concrete, before waste.
| Yards | 80 lb | 60 lb | 40 lb | 80 lb + 10% | 60 lb + 10% | 40 lb + 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 60 | 90 | 50 | 66 | 99 |
| 2 | 90 | 120 | 180 | 99 | 132 | 198 |
| 3 | 135 | 180 | 270 | 149 | 198 | 297 |
| 4 | 180 | 240 | 360 | 198 | 264 | 396 |
| 5 | 225 | 300 | 450 | 248 | 330 | 495 |
How it is calculated
Bags = 27 cu ft × Yards ÷ Bag yield
One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. A standard 80 lb bag makes about 0.60 cubic feet, a 60 lb bag about 0.45 and a 40 lb bag about 0.30. Some mixes differ, so check the yield printed on your bag.
To figure out your own pour, use the concrete calculator.
Questions
How many bags is 3 yards of concrete?
135 bags of 80 lb with no waste, or 149 with 10% waste.
How many bags are in half a cubic yard?
23 bags of 80 lb with no waste, or 25 with 10% waste.
Can I change the bag yield?
Yes. In the calculator, choose Edit yield and enter a value from 0.05 to 2 cubic feet.