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title: "How much does a bag of cement weigh?"
description: "A bag of cement weighs 20–50 kg (44.1–110 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/bag-of-cement/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a bag of cement weigh?

**Typical weight: 20–50 kg**

That is 44.1–110 lb.

A paper sack of Portland cement, sold in different standard weights in different countries.

> The UK and most of the EU sell 25 kg bags; the US uses 94 lb (42.6 kg); India, Pakistan and much of Africa use 50 kg.

## By type

*Bags of cement vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| Type | Typical weight |
| --- | --- |
| 25 kg cement bag | 25 kg |
| 50 kg cement bag | 50 kg |
| 94 lb US cement bag | 93.92 lb |

## How that compares

*Bag of cement against things of a similar mass.*

- Common wombat: 20–40 kg
- Jackhammer: 10–42 kg
- Bag of cement: 20–50 kg
- Pit bull: 14–32 kg
- Pressure washer: 8–55 kg
- Bale of hay: 18–700 kg
- Shopping cart: 12–35 kg
- African wild dog: 18–36 kg

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## Common questions

### How much does a bag of cement weigh?

A bag of cement weighs 20–50 kg (44.1–110 lb). The UK and most of the EU sell 25 kg bags; the US uses 94 lb (42.6 kg); India, Pakistan and much of Africa use 50 kg.

### Which type of bag of cement is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, 50 kg cement bag is the largest at 50 kg.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)