50 lbs. 5000 PSI Concrete Mix

Each 80 lb bag of QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix will yield approximately 0.6 cu ft. For a 6’ by 8’ slab at 5” thick, you will need 20 cubic feet of concrete 34 80-pound bags of concrete. Yields are approximate and will vary with waste, uneven subgrade, etc.

QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix should be mixed with water prior to placement. It will not achieve its’ specified strength if placed dry.

Typical dimensions for a full pallet of 80-pound QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix are 48” wide by 42” tall by 42” long. These dimensions will vary slightly regionally due to the density of local aggregates.

QUIKRETE® 5000 PSI Concrete Mix is normal setting; it will typically begin to stiffen after 60-90 minutes and will be '‘thumbprint hard’ after 4-6 hours.

Each 50-pound bag of QUIKRETE® 5000 PSI Concrete Mix will yield approximately 0.375 cubic feet when mixed. For a 5’ by 4’ pour at 6” thick, you will need 10 cubic feet of concrete, or 27 50-pound bags. Yields will vary with waste, uneven subgrade, etc.

Each 50-pound bag of QUIKRETE® 5000 PSI Concrete Mix will yield approximately 0.375 cubic feet when mixed. For a 7’ by 7’ pour at 4” thick, you will need 16-1/3 cubic feet of concrete, or 44 50-pound bags. Yields will vary with waste, uneven subgrade, etc.

QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix is a general utility concrete suitable for all concrete applications requiring a typical compressive strength of 4,000 psi after 28 days. Please consult local building code to determine whether this meets your foundation/footing requirements.

There are typically 63 bags of QUIKRETE® 5000 in 50 pound bags per pallet. Please contact your local The Home Depot store for confirmation and for pricing.

QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix can only be placed at a minimum of 2” thick. For a 1” addition, we recommend QUIKRETE® Sand/Topping Mix instead. This product is a high strength mortar, suitable for topping applications of ½” up to 2”.

QUIKRETE® 5000 Concrete Mix is suitable for any application requiring a general utility concrete with a typical compressive strength of 5,000 psi. Please consult local building code to determine whether this product is suitable for your application.