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How Many 80-lb Bags of Concrete Make a Yard?

See how approximate bag yield is used to estimate the number of 80-lb concrete bags in one cubic yard.

Updated July 23, 2026

Approximate Answer

One cubic yard contains 27 cubic feet. At an approximate yield of 0.60 cubic feet per 80-lb bag, the estimate is about 45 bags.

Why It Varies

Use the exact yield printed on the specific product and round up.