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Concrete Weight Calculator

How much does concrete weigh? Standard cured concrete weighs approximately 145 to 150 lbs per cubic foot, which equals 3,915 to 4,050 lbs (approx. 2 US tons) per cubic yard. Use this calculator to verify trailer payload capacities, structural dead loads, and hauling requirements.

Interactive Concrete Weight Calculator

ENGINEERING SCHEMATIC
Normal-Weight Concrete Mass & Density
Volume (V) = Area × Depth 1 Cubic Yard = 27 Cubic Feet
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Pro Contractor Recommendation: Standard unreinforced concrete weighs 145–150 lbs per cubic foot (approx. 4,000 lbs or 2.0 tons per cubic yard). Reinforced concrete weighs 150 lbs/cu.ft.
Calculation Mode
Slab or Structure Dimensions
Total Concrete Weight
6,960 lbs
3.48 US Tons (3.16 Tonnes)
Total Volume
1.78 cu yds
48.0 cu ft (1.36 m³)
Unit Density
145 lb/ft³
3915 lb/yd³

Concrete Density & Weight Benchmarks

The density of concrete varies according to its aggregate type, moisture content, and rebar reinforcement:

  • Standard Normal-Weight Cured Concrete: ~145 lbs/cu ft (3,915 lbs / 1.96 tons per cubic yard).
  • Fresh Plastic Wet Concrete: ~150 lbs/cu ft (4,050 lbs / 2.03 tons per cubic yard) due to water content.
  • Structural Reinforced Concrete: ~155 lbs/cu ft (4,185 lbs / 2.09 tons per cubic yard) accounting for steel rebar grid dead load.
  • Structural Lightweight Concrete: ~110 lbs/cu ft (2,970 lbs / 1.49 tons per cubic yard) using expanded clay, shale, or slate aggregate.

Safe Hauling & Trailer Weight Verification

When hauling ready-mix concrete in a utility trailer or pickup truck bed, note that just 0.5 cubic yards weighs over 2,000 lbs (1 ton). Never exceed your vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or trailer axle capacity.