Use this free concrete weight calculator to estimate pounds and US tons from cubic yards, density, and optional waste. Normal-weight concrete is often around 145 to 150 lb/ft3, but the right density depends on the mix.
2 yd3 at 145 lb/ft3
Normal-weight concrete is often estimated around 145 to 150 lb/ft3, but density changes with mix, aggregate, air, moisture, lightweight materials, and reinforcement. Use supplier data for hauling or structural decisions.
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Estimate concrete weight for hauling, disposal, or trailer planning.
Convert cubic yards into pounds and US tons.
Compare normal-weight, lightweight, and heavier density assumptions.
Add waste volume before estimating order weight.
Check concrete-only weight before adding rebar or formwork separately.
7,830 lb, about 3.92 US tons
4,050 lb, about 2.03 US tons
14,884 lb, about 7.44 US tons
6,210 lb, about 3.11 US tons
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Use it when your task matches one of these common needs: Estimate concrete weight for hauling, disposal, or trailer planning. Convert cubic yards into pounds and US tons. It works best when you already know the measurements, amounts, units, or options the page asks for.
In plain language: The calculator multiplies cubic yards by 27 to get cubic feet, applies waste, multiplies adjusted cubic feet by density in pounds per cubic foot, and divides pounds by 2,000 to get US tons. The examples on the page are there so you can compare your inputs with a worked example before copying the answer.
Cubic yards: the concrete volume you already measured or calculated from a slab, footing, column, or pour. Density: pounds per cubic foot. Normal-weight concrete is often estimated around 145 to 150 lb/ft3, while lightweight concrete can be much lower. Waste percent: extra volume before weighing, useful when you want the weight after adding an ordering cushion. US tons: the total pounds divided by 2,000, useful for hauling and disposal estimates.
Read the headline estimate first, then check the material, waste, coverage, and unit lines. For project tools, the supporting lines are often the difference between a rough idea and a list you can actually shop from.
Concrete density varies by mix, aggregate, reinforcement, moisture, air content, and lightweight or heavyweight material choices. Use supplier data for truck limits, crane picks, disposal tickets, forms, or engineering decisions. Also check the unit, scale, mode, and result limit because small input changes can change the answer.
For rough planning, normal-weight concrete is commonly estimated around 145 to 150 lb/ft3. Use your supplier or project specs when hauling, disposal, lifting, or structural loads matter.
At 150 lb/ft3, one cubic yard weighs about 4,050 lb, or about 2.03 US tons. At 145 lb/ft3, it weighs about 3,915 lb.
At 145 lb/ft3, 2 cubic yards weighs 7,830 lb, or about 3.92 US tons. Change the density field if your mix is lighter or heavier.
It can. Water leaves the mix as concrete cures, but aggregate and mix design still control most of the weight. Use the density that matches the state you care about.
This page starts with cubic yards. If you only have length, width, and thickness, use the Concrete Calculator or Cubic Yard Calculator first, then bring the cubic yards back here.
Normalweight concrete is often about 2,400 kg per cubic meter. This calculator uses US units, so use the density field in lb/ft3 for the final estimate.
No. Structural lightweight concrete can be much lighter than normal-weight concrete, often around 90 to 120 lb/ft3 depending on the aggregate and mix.
Waste raises the volume before weight is calculated. That helps when you want the weight of the amount you plan to order, not just the neat shape.
No. It estimates concrete material only. Use the Rebar Weight Calculator if you also need reinforcing steel weight.
Use it only as a planning check. For real load limits, confirm the density, container weight, trailer rating, axle limits, and disposal or supplier ticket weights.
No. The calculator runs in your browser tab. Your recent answers stay only on the page while you use it, and they are not sent to a server.