What does 1 cubic yard of dry concrete mix look like?
A cubic yard of dry concrete mix is a large, dense pile of material. It is about the size of a cubic yard and, when poured into a loose pile, measures 6.26 ft (1.91 m) wide and 31.5 in (80.1 cm) tall.
Volume
202 gallons
202 gal (765 L)
about the size of a refrigerator
- Weight
- 1.69 US tons (1.53 tonnes)
- Volume
- 202 gal (765 L)
- Pile width
- 6.26 ft (1.91 m)
- Pile height
- 31.5 in (80.1 cm)
- Density
- 2 g/mL
Dry concrete mix typically ranges 1.9–2.2 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does this amount of concrete weigh?
- This amount of dry concrete mix weighs 1.69 US tons (1.53 tonnes).
- What is the total volume of the mix?
- The volume is 202 gal (765 L), which is equivalent to 155,116 teaspoons, 51,705 tablespoons, or 3,232 cups.
- What is the density of the material?
- The typical density is 2 g/mL, with a range of 1.9 to 2.2 g/mL depending on how the mix is packed.