How Many Bags of Cement Are on a Pallet?
Cement bags per pallet
35 bags of 94 lb Portland cement per pallet.
- Concrete mix differs — a pallet of 80 lb concrete mix holds about 42 bags.
- Half-size bags nearly double the count — Quikrete lists 63 of its 47 lb bags per pallet.
- UK bags are 25 kg — Blue Circle cement sells as pallets of 60 bags, 1,500 kg in total.
- It is heavy — a 35-bag pallet carries 3,290 lb of cement before the pallet's own weight.
- Shipping a pallet? Check the class in the freight class calculator.
A pallet of 94 lb Portland cement holds 35 bags, or 3,290 lb of cement, in both Quikrete's and Sakrete's listings. Quikrete's 47 lb bag comes 63 to a pallet and its 70 lb masonry cement 40 to a pallet. The 80 lb bags people often picture are concrete mix, not cement.
| Bag | Per pallet |
|---|---|
| 94 lb Portland (Quikrete, Sakrete) | 35 bags (3,290 lb) |
| 47 lb Portland (Quikrete) | 63 bags (2,961 lb) |
| 70 lb masonry cement (Quikrete) | 40 bags (2,800 lb) |
| 80 lb concrete mix (not cement) | 42 bags (3,360 lb) |
| 25 kg cement, UK (Blue Circle) | 60 bags (1,500 kg) |
Why a cement pallet holds 35 bags
A US bag of Portland cement weighs 94 lb, which is one loose cubic foot of powder. Weight, not space, sets the pallet count: 35 bags already put 3,290 lb of cement on one pallet. A pallet of 80 lb concrete mix holds more bags (42) because each bag is lighter, even though the bags look alike. Cement pallets are shrink-wrapped because damp air spoils the powder.
The bag size changes the count. Quikrete's half-size 47 lb Portland bag comes 63 to a pallet (2,961 lb), and its 70 lb masonry cement 40 to a pallet (2,800 lb). In the UK, cement comes in 25 kg bags, and Blue Circle's sell as pallets of 60 (1,500 kg). Cement also has a shelf life, so check the date on the bags if you are buying ahead.
Cement is not concrete — what a bag actually makes
This trips people up constantly: Portland cement is the binder, not the finished material. On its own a bag makes nothing structural — you combine it with sand, gravel and water to make concrete, or with sand and lime to make mortar. So a pallet of cement isn't a pallet of “concrete volume”; it's binder for a much larger amount of mixed material.
Mixed at a common 1:2:3 ratio (cement, sand, gravel), one 94 lb bag makes roughly 4 to 4.5 cubic feet of concrete once the aggregate is added. So a 35-bag pallet makes about 5 to 6 cubic yards. If your project is priced in bags of ready-made concrete mix, see how many bags of concrete are on a pallet, which counts differently.
Shipping a pallet of cement?
Cement pallets are small but very heavy. Enter the pallet's size and weight to check its freight class before you book.
Check the freight classFrequently asked questions
How many bags of cement are on a pallet?
35 bags of 94 lb Portland cement, per Quikrete and Sakrete. Quikrete's 47 lb bags come 63 to a pallet, and its 70 lb masonry cement 40 to a pallet.
How much does a pallet of cement weigh?
3,290 lb of cement for 35 bags of 94 lb, plus the weight of the pallet. A pallet of 63 × 47 lb bags is 2,961 lb, and a UK pallet of 60 × 25 kg bags is 1,500 kg.
How many 80 lb bags of cement are on a pallet?
US cement comes in 94 lb bags. The 80 lb bags are usually concrete mix, which is cement already mixed with sand and gravel; a pallet of those holds 42 bags.
Is a bag of cement the same as a bag of concrete?
No. Cement is the binder. Concrete is cement mixed with sand, gravel and water. A 94 lb bag of Portland cement makes roughly 4 to 4.5 cubic feet of concrete once you add the aggregate, while a bag of concrete mix already contains it.
What freight class is a pallet of cement?
Measure it, but it is usually very dense. A pallet carrying 3,290 lb of cement that measures 48 × 40 × 42 inches is 46.7 cubic feet, or about 70 lb/ft³ before the pallet's own weight. That is class 50 on the density scale, unless a specific NMFC listing applies.