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1 Cubic Yard Concrete to Bags
Estimate how many 80 lb concrete bags are needed to make one cubic yard of concrete.
1 cubic yard concrete to bags
1 cubic yard of concrete is about 45 common 80 lb bags.
One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. A common 80 lb concrete mix bag yields about 0.60 cubic feet after mixing, so 27 divided by 0.60 equals 45 bags.
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27 cu ft / 0.60 cu ft per 80 lb bag = 45 bagsConcrete bag yields vary by brand and mix. For larger projects, ready-mix delivery may be more practical than individual bags.
Questions people ask
How many 80 lb bags of concrete make 1 cubic yard?
About 45 bags, assuming each 80 lb bag yields about 0.60 cubic feet.
Is 45 bags exact?
No. It is a common estimate. Check the bag yield printed on the product label before buying.