How Many Bags of Concrete Are on a Pallet?
Part of Concrete & Masonry
Quick answer
A standard pallet holds 42 × 80 lb bags, 56 × 60 lb bags or 80 × 40 lb bags of pre-mixed concrete. Each way the pallet carries about 3,360 lb of mix, so it weighs roughly 3,400–3,500 lb with the pallet itself.
Pallet counts are set so every pallet weighs about the same — close to the limit a forklift and delivery truck handle. That's why smaller bags come more to a pallet: the total weight stays near 3,360 lb regardless of bag size.
Bags per pallet by size
| Bag size | Bags per pallet | Mix per pallet | Concrete yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 lb | 80 bags | 3,200 lb | ~24 ft³ (0.89 yd³) |
| 50 lb | 64 bags | 3,200 lb | ~24 ft³ (0.89 yd³) |
| 60 lb | 56 bags | 3,360 lb | ~25 ft³ (0.93 yd³) |
| 80 lb | 42 bags | 3,360 lb | ~25 ft³ (0.93 yd³) |
Counts vary slightly by brand (Quikrete, Sakrete and others) and region, so confirm with your supplier for a big order. Notice that one pallet — any size — makes just under a cubic yard of concrete, so if you need a full yard or more, ordering ready-mix by the truck is usually cheaper and far less work.
FAQs
How much does a pallet of concrete weigh?
About 3,360 lb of mix for 60 or 80 lb bags (3,200 lb for 40 or 50 lb bags), plus roughly 40–50 lb for the wood pallet — call it 3,400–3,500 lb total.
How many 80 lb bags of concrete come on a pallet?
42 bags is standard for 80 lb concrete. That's about 25 cubic feet of mixed concrete, or just under one cubic yard.