Estimate the concrete volume for your slab, walkway, footing, or patio and see approximate 60-pound and 80-pound bag counts.
By the Cubic Yard Calculator team · Last updated October 2026
Quick answer: One cubic yard is approximately 45 bags of 80-pound mix or 60 bags of 60-pound mix. Product yield varies, so verify the bag label.
Ballpark, not gospel. Yields vary by mix — use the yield printed on the exact product you plan to buy.
| Bag size | Approximate bags per cubic yard | Best practice |
|---|---|---|
| 40 lb | About 90 | Verify the package yield |
| 50 lb | About 72 | Common for small repairs |
| 60 lb | About 60 | Round up to a whole bag |
| 80 lb | About 45 | Round up and allow overage |
| 90 lb | About 40 | Check regional availability |
The brand on the bag doesn't change the formula — the yield per bag does. Every bags-per-yard figure below is 27 ÷ the manufacturer's published yield:
| Product | Bag size | Yield / bag | Bags / yd³ | Math |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quikrete 5000 | 80 lb | 0.60 cu ft | 45 | 27 ÷ 0.60 |
| Quikrete Fast-Setting | 50 lb | 0.375 cu ft | 72 | 27 ÷ 0.375 |
| Sakrete High-Strength | 80 lb | 0.60 cu ft | 45 | 27 ÷ 0.60 |
| Generic (standard mix) | 60 lb | 0.45 cu ft | 60 | 27 ÷ 0.45 |
| Generic (standard mix) | 40 lb | 0.30 cu ft | 90 | 27 ÷ 0.30 |
Brand names are used for reference only. Cubic Yard Calculator is not affiliated with Quikrete or Sakrete; yields are manufacturer figures — confirm against your exact product label.
Straight answers, no fluff. Then run your own numbers above.
A cubic yard takes about 45 bags of 80-pound concrete mix. Always check the yield printed on the product bag.
A cubic yard takes about 60 bags of 60-pound concrete mix based on common bag yields.
Yes. Add about 10 percent to cover waste, uneven forms, and small measurement differences.
The brand doesn't change the math — the bag yield does. For standard Quikrete and Sakrete concrete mixes, one cubic yard takes 45 bags of 80 lb, 60 bags of 60 lb, 72 bags of 50 lb (Quikrete Fast-Setting), or 90 bags of 40 lb mix: bags per yard = 27 ÷ yield per bag. Always confirm against the exact product label.
At 4 inches thick: 10 × 10 × 0.333 = 33.33 cubic feet = 1.23 cubic yards, × 45 = 55.56 — round up to 56 bags of 80 lb mix net, 62 with 10% overage.
No. Bag yield varies by product and mix. Use the manufacturer yield when available.
Start from dimensions with the concrete calculator (it has a 2026 cost estimator), or compare delivered pricing in the cubic yard cost guide.