How Much Does Concrete mix (80-lb bag) Weigh?
Standard 80-lb bags of ready-mix concrete (e.g., Quikrete 1101, Sakrete High-Strength). Yields ~0.60 cu ft per bag.
The 80-lb bag is the standard, general-purpose concrete mix found at nearly every home center — pre-blended portland cement, sand, and gravel that only needs water and a mixing tub. Products like Quikrete's 1101 or Sakrete High-Strength fall in this category, curing to around 4,000 PSI.
Each bag yields about 0.60 cubic feet, the baseline most other bag sizes get compared against, and it's the default choice for everyday footings and slabs.
What Concrete mix (80-lb bag) Is Used For
- Footings for decks and sheds
- Slabs and small pads
- Setting fence and mailbox posts
- Sidewalks and walkways
- Anchoring posts for swing sets and hoops
Weight Facts
- Weight per 80-lb bag
- 80 lbs
- Category
- Concrete & Masonry (bags)
How Much Concrete mix (80-lb bag) Can Each Truck Carry?
| Truck | Payload | Safe max (80-lb bags) | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Maverick | 1,500 lbs | 18 | 4,440 lbs ⚠ |
| Honda Ridgeline | 1,500 lbs | 18 | 4,520 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 17 | 5,587 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Colorado (3rd Gen) | 1,500 lbs | 18 | 5,587 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (2nd Gen) | 1,400 lbs | 17 | 5,587 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Canyon (3rd Gen) | 1,450 lbs | 18 | 5,587 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford Ranger | 1,560 lbs | 19 | 5,773 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Frontier | 1,160 lbs | 14 | 5,347 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tacoma | 1,100 lbs | 13 | 4,587 lbs ⚠ |
| Jeep Gladiator | 1,200 lbs | 15 | 4,733 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-150 | 1,525 lbs | 19 | 8,307 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,600 lbs | 20 | 9,560 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,500 lbs | 18 | 9,560 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 1500 | 1,240 lbs | 15 | 8,200 lbs ⚠ |
| Toyota Tundra | 1,485 lbs | 18 | 8,747 lbs ⚠ |
| Nissan Titan | 1,460 lbs | 18 | 7,947 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-250 Super Duty | 3,000 lbs | 37 | 10,467 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (SRW) | 4,000 lbs | 50 | 10,467 lbs ⚠ |
| Ford F-350 Super Duty (DRW) | 5,500 lbs | 68 | 10,467 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 40 | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 2500HD | 3,200 lbs | 40 | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 71 | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| GMC Sierra 3500HD (DRW) | 5,700 lbs | 71 | 11,133 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 2500 | 1,950 lbs | 24 | 9,960 lbs ⚠ |
| RAM 3500 (DRW) | 6,280 lbs | 78 | 9,960 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = full bed weight exceeds truck payload. Safe max is by payload rating, not bed volume.
Hauling Concrete mix (80-lb bag): What to Know
A half-ton truck's roughly 1,500-lb payload holds about 18 bags of this mix — 18 x 80 = 1,440 pounds — before tools or passengers factor in. Stack bags flat, no more than two layers, loaded forward over the rear axle.
Keep the load tarped; these bags soak up rain through the paper and will set hard inside the bag if left wet.
Buying & Ordering Concrete mix (80-lb bag)
This size is typically stacked by the pallet up front, usually 42 to 56 bags per pallet. For anything bigger than a truckload, ask the store to hold a full pallet for same-day pickup instead of hand-loading loose bags.
Calculate Your Load
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
✓ Within Capacity — 1,420 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 (80-lb bag) — Frequently Asked Questions
- How many 80-lb bags make a cubic yard?
- About 45 bags — 27 cubic feet divided by the 0.60-cubic-foot yield per bag.
- How many bags for a 10x10 slab 4 inches thick?
- Roughly 21 bags, since that slab is about 12.3 cubic feet of concrete.
- How much does Concrete mix (80-lb bag) weigh per 80-lb bag?
- Concrete mix (80-lb bag) weighs approximately 80 lbs per 80-lb bag. Standard 80-lb bags of ready-mix concrete (e.g., Quikrete 1101, Sakrete High-Strength). Yields ~0.60 cu ft per bag.
- How much Concrete mix (80-lb bag) can a half-ton truck carry?
- A typical half-ton truck with a 1,500 lb payload can safely carry about 18 80-lb bags of Concrete mix (80-lb bag).
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