How many bags of concrete are on a pallet?
42bags
80 lb bags on a typical pallet
A pallet of 80 lb concrete mix usually holds 42 bags, which is 25.2 cubic feet or 0.93 cubic yards of finished concrete. Counts differ by manufacturer and store, so check the pallet label before you plan around it.
cubic yards per pallet = bags × bag yield in cubic feet ÷ 27
- 80 lb bags: 42 per pallet (40–42), making 0.93 cubic yards
- 60 lb bags: 56 per pallet, making 0.93 cubic yards
- 50 lb bags: 64 per pallet, making 0.89 cubic yards
- 40 lb bags: 80 per pallet, making 0.89 cubic yards
- A pallet of 42 eighty-pound bags weighs about 3,360 lb
Bags per pallet and what that makes
| Bag size | Bags per pallet | Cubic feet | Cubic yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 lb | 42 (40–42) | 25.2 ft³ | 0.93 |
| 60 lb | 56 (56) | 25.2 ft³ | 0.93 |
| 50 lb | 64 (60–64) | 24 ft³ | 0.89 |
| 40 lb | 80 (80) | 24 ft³ | 0.89 |
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A pallet is not quite a yard
Forty-two eighty-pound bags make 0.93 cubic yards, just short of a full yard. It takes 45 bags to reach a cubic yard, so a single pallet leaves you three bags short.
Weight matters for delivery
A pallet of 42 eighty-pound bags weighs about 3,360 lb before the pallet itself. That is beyond most pickup beds and needs a forklift or a truck with a lift gate at both ends.
Frequently asked questions
How many 80 lb bags are on a pallet of concrete?
Usually 42, though some brands and stores stack 40. Always check the label.
How much concrete does a pallet make?
A 42-bag pallet of 80 lb mix makes about 25 cubic feet, or 0.93 cubic yards.
How much does a pallet of concrete weigh?
About 3,360 lb for 42 eighty-pound bags, plus roughly 40 lb for the pallet.