What does 1 cubic yard of mixed concrete look like?
1 cubic yard of mixed concrete is about the size of a refrigerator. It is a dense material that weighs 2 US tons (1.81 tonnes).
Volume
202 gallons
202 gal (765 L)
about the size of a refrigerator
- Weight
- 2 US tons (1.81 tonnes)
- Volume
- 202 gal (765 L)
- Glass it fills
- 3.19 ft (97.1 cm) wide
- Density
- 2.37 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Mixed concrete typically ranges 2.2–2.5 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does it actually take up?
- It has a volume of 202 gal (765 L) and would fill a glass 3.19 ft (97.1 cm) wide. In kitchen measures, this is 155,116 teaspoons, 51,705 tablespoons, or 3,232 cups.
- How heavy is this amount of concrete?
- The weight of 1 cubic yard of mixed concrete is 2 US tons (1.81 tonnes). This is based on a typical density of 2.37 g/mL, though it can range from 2.2 to 2.5 g/mL depending on packing.
- What can I use for scale to visualize the size?
- To see the scale, the photo shows 1 cubic yard of mixed concrete next to a basketball, a 5-gallon bucket, and an adult person.