Field guide

Concrete bag yields: 40, 50, 60, and 80 lb

A practical comparison of common concrete bag sizes, their published yield, and how ConcreteQty rounds the count.

Reviewed September 22, 2026

Bag weight and finished concrete volume are different measurements. ConcreteQty converts your project to cubic feet, adds the selected waste allowance, divides by published yield, and rounds up to a whole bag.

BagPublished yieldBags per 1 ft³
40 lb0.30 ft³4
50 lb0.375 ft³3
60 lb0.45 ft³3
80 lb0.60 ft³2

“Bags per cubic foot” is rounded upward in the table. For purchasing, use the calculator’s exact total instead of multiplying the rounded illustration.

Check the product you are buying

The cited values come from QUIKRETE Concrete Mix No. 1101. Other mixes and brands can publish different yields, so the label on the actual product takes priority.

Use the concrete planner to calculate your project and review the cited sources.