What does 1 cubic yard of ready-mix concrete look like?
1 cubic yard of ready-mix concrete is a dense, heavy material that occupies a specific volume. It is about the size of a refrigerator.
Volume
202 gallons
202 gal (765 L)
about the size of a refrigerator
- Weight
- 1.98 US tons (1.8 tonnes)
- Volume
- 202 gal (765 L)
- Glass it fills
- 3.19 ft (97.1 cm) wide
- Density
- 2.35 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Ready-mix 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 does 1 cubic yard of ready-mix concrete weigh?
- It weighs 1.98 US tons (1.8 tonnes).
- What is the volume of this amount of concrete?
- The volume is 202 gal (765 L), which is equivalent to 155,116 teaspoons, 51,705 tablespoons, or 3,232 cups. This amount would fill a glass 3.19 ft (97.1 cm) wide.
- What is the density of ready-mix concrete?
- The typical density is 2.35 g/mL, though it can range from 2.2 to 2.5 g/mL depending on packing.