Concrete Weight Calculator

Short answer: a 10 × 12 ft slab at 4 inches thick weighs about 6,000 lb (3 tons) at normal density. Enter your slab and density below.

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Calculate the weight

Enter measurements in the selected units. Results are shown in pounds, tons and kilograms.

Normal-weight concrete is about 150 lb per cubic foot (2,400 kg per cubic meter). Lightweight concrete is roughly 90–115 lb per cubic foot (1,440–1,840 kg per cubic meter) — enter your mix density if you know it.

How the calculation works

Volume = length × width × thickness, all in feet (thickness in inches ÷ 12). Weight = volume × density.

Worked example: a 10 × 12 ft slab at 4 in thick = 10 × 12 × (4 ÷ 12) = 40 cu ft. At 150 lb per cubic foot: 40 × 150 = 6,000 lb = 3 tons = about 2,722 kg.

Method note: 150 lb per cubic foot (4,050 lb per cubic yard) is the typical density for normal-weight concrete and varies with the mix, aggregate and moisture. Use the density from your mix design for an exact figure. Weight matters for transport limits, crane and trailer loads, and floor loading — confirm load limits before moving or supporting a cured slab.

Weight of common slabs (150 lb per cubic foot)

SlabThicknessWeight
10 × 10 ft4 in5,000 lb (2.50 tons)
12 × 12 ft4 in7,200 lb (3.60 tons)
20 × 20 ft4 in20,000 lb (10.00 tons)
10 × 12 ft6 in9,000 lb (4.50 tons)

At normal density, concrete weighs 50 lb per square foot at 4 inches thick and 75 lb per square foot at 6 inches thick.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cubic yard of concrete weigh?

About 4,050 lb (2.03 tons) for normal-weight concrete at 150 lb per cubic foot. Lightweight mixes weigh less — check the mix density.

How much does a 10x12 concrete slab weigh?

At 4 inches thick and normal density: 40 cu ft × 150 lb = 6,000 lb, or 3 tons.

How much does concrete weigh per square foot?

At normal density: 50 lb per square foot at 4 inches thick, 75 lb at 6 inches. Multiply density by thickness in feet.

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