What does 1 cubic yard of wet concrete look like?
A single cubic yard of wet concrete is a heavy, dense material that occupies about the size of a refrigerator. When poured into a loose pile, it spreads out to 8.28 ft (2.52 m) wide and 18.1 in (45.9 cm) tall.
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)
- Pile width
- 8.28 ft (2.52 m)
- Pile height
- 18.1 in (45.9 cm)
- Density
- 2.35 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Wet 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 that amount of concrete weigh?
- 1 cubic yard of wet concrete weighs 1.98 US tons (1.8 tonnes).
- What is the total volume in liquid measurements?
- The volume is 202 gal (765 L), which is equal to 155,116 teaspoons, 51,705 tablespoons, or 3,232 cups.
- How dense is wet concrete?
- The typical density is 2.35 g/mL, though it ranges from 2.2 to 2.5 g/mL depending on packing.