How many 80 pound bags of concrete does it take to make a yard

You can use this concrete calculator to help you determine the number of bags of QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix, Mortar Mix, or Fast-Setting Concrete you will need for the following projects. (All calculations are rounded up to the next highest whole bag).

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Concrete Mixes
Fast-Setting Concrete Mix
Base Coat Stucco & Finish Coat Stucco
Veneer Stone Mortar
QUIKWALL ® Surface Bonding Cement
Concrete Crack Sealants
Mortar Joint Sealants
Polymeric Jointing Sands
Hardscapes Rocks and Sands
Hardscapes Patio Paver Sand
How many 80 pound bags of ready mix concrete Do I need to make a yard and a half?
How many yards is 80 lbs of concrete?
How many bags of concrete do I need for a 10x10 slab?

Concrete Mixes

Enter the size of the slab you want to build in square feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of bags you will need to build a 4 inch or 6 inch slab. (all yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven substrate, waste, etc.)

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QUIKRETE 5000 Concrete Mix

QUIKRETE Crack Resistant Concrete Mix

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QUIKRETE Fast-Setting Concrete Mix

Mortar Mix

Enter the number of 8 inch x 2 inch x 4 inch bricks or 8 inch x 8 inch x 16 inch blocks you plan to use for your project.

The calculator will indicate the number of 60 or 80 pound bags of QUIKRETE® Mortar Mix you need to construct your project with a 3/8 inch mortar joint. (All yields are approximate and do not include allowance for uneven subgrade, waste, etc.)

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Fast-Setting Concrete Mix

Enter the approximate depth of the post hole you want to dig in inches.

Remember, the depth of the post hole should be one-half of the above-ground post height. (Example: For a 6 feet above ground post, use a post with an overall height of 9 feet and place 3 feet in the ground). The calculator will indicate the number of 50 lb. bags of QUIKRETE® Fast-Setting Concrete you need.

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Base Coat Stucco & Finish Coat Stucco

Enter the area of your wall in square feet excluding window and door openings.

The calculator will indicate the number of 80 lb bags of QUIKRETE ® Base Coat Stucco and Finish Coat Stucco you will need to construct your stucco wall using a traditional 3 coat or 2 coat application process. (All yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven application thickness, waste, etc.)

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Veneer Stone Mortar

Enter the area of your wall in square feet, excluding window and door openings.

The calculator will indicate the number of 80 lb. bags of QUIKRETE ® Veneer Stone Mortar you will need to construct your wall, including the scratch coat, bond coat and jointing mortar application. (All yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven application thickness, waste, etc.)

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Mixing Mortar

QUIKWALL ® Surface Bonding Cement

Enter the total area of your wall in square feet and make sure you count all surface areas, including both sides of the block, the top and the ends.

The calculator will indicate the number of 50 lb. bags you will need to coat all sides of your wall with QUIKWALL ® Surface Bonding Cement. (All yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven application thickness, waste, etc.)

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Concrete Crack Sealants

Enter the approximate length of the crack you will be repairing in feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of 10.1 oz. tubes of QUIKRETE ® Polyurethane Concrete Crack Sealant or 10.1 oz tubes of Concrete Repair you will need for your project.

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Sealing & Waterproofing Cracks in Concretes

Repair and Sealing Cracks In Concrete

Repairing Cracks In Vertical Surfaces

Mortar Joint Sealants

Enter the approximate length of the mortar joint you will be repairing in feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of 10.1 oz. tubes of QUIKRETE ® Advanced Polymer Mortar Joint Sealant or 10.1 oz tubes of Mortar Repair you will need for your project.

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Tuck Pointing Mortar Joints

Sealing & Waterproofing Damaged Water Joints

Polymeric Jointing Sands

Enter the number of square feet of pavers on your project.

The calculator will indicate the approximate number of Polymeric Jointing Sand bags you will need for your project. (Based on standard 2 inch x 4 inch x 6 inch pavers. Usage will be different for other paver sizes and for use with natural stone.)

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Hardscapes Rocks and Sands

Enter the size of the sand box area in square feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of bags you will need to fill the sand box at a 2", 3", 4", 5" and 6" depth.

Hardscapes Patio Paver Sand

Enter the size of the area you need to cover in square feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of bags you will need to cover the area at a 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 2" depth.

How many 80 pound bags of ready mix concrete Do I need to make a yard and a half?

For making 1/2 (half yard), generally you will need 23 bags of 80 lb concrete or 30 bags of 60 lb concrete or 45 bags of 40 lb concrete or 36 bags of 50 lb concrete mix. There's 13.5 cubic feet of concrete in half yard.

How many yards is 80 lbs of concrete?

80 pound bag yields .022 cubic yards.

How many bags of concrete do I need for a 10x10 slab?

How many bags of concrete do I need for a 10×10 slab at 4 inch thick. At 4 inch thick, for a 10×10 slab, you will need either seventy four 60- pounds or fifty six 80- pounds or 112- 40- pounds bags of concrete. Thus, either 74- 60lb or 56- 80lb or 112- 40lb bags of concrete will be required for a 10×10 slab at 4″ thick ...