How Much Does Concrete mix (60-lb bag) Weigh?
Standard 60-lb bags of ready-mix concrete. Yields ~0.45 cu ft per bag.
The 60-lb bag is the middle ground in bagged concrete — lighter than an 80 or 90-lb bag, but the same general-purpose mix suited to footings, slabs, and post jobs. It yields about 0.45 cubic feet per bag.
It's a common pick for anyone working solo, or for projects where a lot of bags need to move by hand without slowing the job down.
What Concrete mix (60-lb bag) Is Used For
- Fence and gate post footings
- Small to mid-size slabs
- Step and stoop repairs
- Deck footings
- Mailbox and sign posts
- Solo DIY projects without extra hands to carry bags
Weight Facts
- Weight per 60-lb bag
- 60 lbs
- Category
- Concrete & Masonry (bags)
How Much Concrete mix (60-lb bag) Can Each Truck Carry?
| Truck | Payload | Safe max (60-lb bags) | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 1,500 lbs | 25 | 4,440 lbs ⚠ |
| Honda Ridgeline | 1,500 lbs | 25 | 4,520 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 23 | 5,587 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen) | 1,500 lbs | 25 | 5,587 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 23 | 5,587 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (3rd Gen) | 1,450 lbs | 24 | 5,587 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford Ranger | 1,560 lbs | 26 | 5,773 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Frontier | 1,160 lbs | 19 | 5,347 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,100 lbs | 18 | 4,587 lbs ⚠ |
| Jeep Gladiator | 1,200 lbs | 20 | 4,733 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-150 | 1,525 lbs | 25 | 8,307 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,600 lbs | 26 | 9,560 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,500 lbs | 25 | 9,560 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 1500 | 1,240 lbs | 20 | 8,200 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,485 lbs | 24 | 8,747 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Titan | 1,460 lbs | 24 | 7,947 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 3,000 lbs | 50 | 10,467 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW) | 4,000 lbs | 66 | 10,467 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) | 5,500 lbs | 91 | 10,467 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 53 | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 53 | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 95 | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 95 | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 2500 | 1,950 lbs | 32 | 9,960 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 3500 (DRW) | 6,280 lbs | 104 | 9,960 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.
Hauling Concrete mix (60-lb bag): What to Know
A half-ton truck's roughly 1,500-lb payload holds exactly 25 bags — 25 x 60 = 1,500 pounds on the nose. Leave some headroom for tools and passengers by keeping the real count closer to 22 or 23.
Stack two layers flat, load toward the front over the axle, and tarp the pile — these bags are quick to stack, but don't let speed turn into a taller pile than the truck can handle.
Buying & Ordering Concrete mix (60-lb bag)
This size is usually sold both individually and by the pallet. For anything bigger than a truckload, ordering a full pallet and arranging same-day pickup beats pulling loose bags off a display stack one at a time.
Calculate Your Load
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
✓ Within Capacity — 1,440 lbs remaining
This load is within the published payload rating. Always account for passengers, fuel, and bed accessories in your total.
Standard AWD EcoBoost payload. Tremor drops to ~1,140 lbs; the 2025+ Lobo off-road trim is lower still (~1,045 lbs). Check door-jamb sticker.
Concrete mix (60-lb bag) — Frequently Asked Questions
- How many 60-lb bags equal a cubic yard?
- About 60 bags — 27 cubic feet divided by the 0.45-cubic-foot yield per bag.
- How many bags to set a 4x4 fence post?
- Usually one bag is enough for a hole about 10 inches wide and 24 inches deep, with some left over.
- How much does Concrete mix (60-lb bag) weigh per 60-lb bag?
- Concrete mix (60-lb bag) weighs approximately 60 lbs per 60-lb bag. Standard 60-lb bags of ready-mix concrete. Yields ~0.45 cu ft per bag.
- How much Concrete mix (60-lb bag) can a half-ton truck carry?
- A typical half-ton truck with a 1,500 lb payload can safely carry about 25 60-lb bags of Concrete mix (60-lb bag).
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