Common Material Questions
Plain-English answers to the most-searched questions about concrete, paint, mulch, and more — with calculators built in where it helps.
How much is a yard of concrete?
A cubic yard of ready-mix concrete costs $130–$200 in the US, with a national average of about $165 delivered.
How much concrete is in a cubic yard?
One cubic yard of concrete equals 27 cubic feet, weighs about 4,050 lb, and covers 81 sq ft at 4 inches deep.
How much does a concrete block weigh?
A standard 8 × 8 × 16 inch concrete block (CMU) weighs 36–43 lb hollow, or 75–85 lb solid.
How much does a cinder block weigh?
A standard 8 × 8 × 16 inch cinder block weighs about 26–35 lb — lighter than a regular concrete block.
How much concrete do I need?
Multiply length × width × depth in feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards, then add 10% overage.
How much is a concrete block?
A standard 8 × 8 × 16 inch concrete block costs $1.50 – $3.50 in 2026, with $2.25 as the most common single-unit price.
How much is concrete per square foot?
Plain concrete costs $4–$8 per sq ft installed. Decorative concrete runs $8–$18 per sq ft.
How much is a concrete driveway?
A concrete driveway costs $7–$12 per sq ft installed. A typical 2-car driveway (20 × 30 ft) runs $4,200–$7,200.
How much concrete is in a bag?
An 80 lb bag = 0.6 cu ft. A 60 lb bag = 0.45 cu ft. A 40 lb bag = 0.3 cu ft of mixed concrete.
How much concrete is in a truck?
A standard ready-mix concrete truck holds 8–11 cubic yards, with 10 cubic yards being the typical load.
How much concrete is in an 80 lb bag?
An 80 lb bag of concrete mix yields about 0.6 cubic feet of wet concrete — 45 bags fill one cubic yard.
How much is a concrete patio?
A plain concrete patio costs $5–$9 per sq ft installed. A standard 12 × 14 patio runs $850–$1,500.