Enter your concrete dimensions below to calculate total weight in pounds and tons — and find out exactly what dumpster size you need to haul it away.
Concrete is heavy debris — get accurate local pricing before you rent.
Call for a Free Dumpster QuoteStandard concrete weighs 150 pounds per cubic foot, or approximately 4,050 pounds (2 tons) per cubic yard. This density applies to normal-weight concrete used in the vast majority of residential and commercial construction — driveways, patios, slabs, footings, and foundations.
Lightweight concrete (used in some block construction) weighs around 145 lbs/ft³, while heavyweight concrete can reach 156 lbs/ft³ or more.
For reference: a standard 10×10 ft concrete patio that's 4 inches thick contains about 1.23 cubic yards and weighs roughly 5,000 pounds — 2.5 tons.
Concrete is one of the heaviest demolition materials, and most dumpster rentals include a weight limit (typically 1–3 tons) in the base price. Exceeding that limit triggers overage fees of $50–$100 per ton.
For concrete-only loads, many providers offer mini dumpsters or concrete-specific containers priced by the ton rather than by container size. This is usually more cost-effective for heavy concrete debris.
Always disclose that your load is primarily concrete when requesting a quote — it affects both the container type and the final price.
| Project | Dimensions | Cubic yards | Est. weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small patio | 10×10 ft, 4" thick | 1.2 yd³ | ~5,000 lbs |
| Standard driveway | 20×20 ft, 4" thick | 4.9 yd³ | ~20,000 lbs |
| Large driveway | 30×20 ft, 4" thick | 7.4 yd³ | ~30,000 lbs |
| Sidewalk section | 4×20 ft, 4" thick | 1.0 yd³ | ~4,000 lbs |
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