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Slab & Patio
Driveways, patios, garage floors & all flat pours
⭐ Most Popular
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Footing & Pier
Sonotubes, round piers, deck & fence footings
🏗️ Foundations
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Poured walls, retaining walls & basement walls
🧱 Walls
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Round & square columns, rectangular beams
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Concrete Slab & Patio Calculator

Cubic yards, bags & cost for any flat pour — driveways, patios, garage slabs, pool decks & more.

ACI 318
Cubic Yards
Bag Count
Cost Estimate
Waste Factor
📏 Length (ft)

Total slab length in feet

📐 Width (ft)

Total slab width in feet

🔧 Thickness
3 in — Walkway4 in — Light traffic5 in — Light vehicles6 in — Standard driveway7 in — Heavy truck8 in — Commercial10 in — Industrial
♻️ Waste Factor
5% — Simple shape10% — Standard15% — Complex shape20% — First-time DIY
🛍️ Bag Size
80 lb bag (0.60 cu ft)60 lb bag (0.45 cu ft)40 lb bag (0.30 cu ft)
💵 Ready-Mix ($/yd³)

US avg $130–$160 in 2025

⚡ Calculate Concrete Slab
Total Concrete Volume Needed
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📐 Dimensions

🧱 Bags Required

💵 Cost Estimate

⚠️ Estimates only. Always add 10% waste. Consult a licensed PE for structural projects.

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Round Footing & Pier Calculator

Bags & cubic yards for sonotubes, round piers, deck footings & any cylindrical concrete element.

Sonotube
Pier Volume
Frost Depth
Multi-Footing
ACI 318
⭕ Diameter (in)

Sonotube / pier diameter

📏 Depth (in)

Total depth below grade

🔢 No. of Footings

Total identical footings

♻️ Waste Factor
5% — Stable soil10% — Standard15% — Loose soil20% — Rocky / first pour
🛍️ Bag Size
80 lb bag (0.60 cu ft)60 lb bag (0.45 cu ft)40 lb bag (0.30 cu ft)
💵 Ready-Mix ($/yd³)

US avg $130–$160 in 2025

⚡ Calculate Footings
Total Concrete Volume Needed
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📐 Dimensions

🧱 Bags Required

💵 Cost Estimate

⚠️ Estimates only. Always add 10% waste. Consult a licensed PE for structural projects.

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Concrete Wall Calculator

Volume, bags & cost for poured walls — retaining walls, basement walls, foundation walls & any vertical structure.

Poured Wall
Retaining Wall
Basement
Foundation Wall
ACI 318
📏 Length (ft)

Total wall length in feet

📐 Height (ft)

Wall height above footing

🔧 Thickness (in)

Wall thickness in inches

♻️ Waste Factor
5% — Simple wall10% — Standard15% — Many openings
🛍️ Bag Size
80 lb bag (0.60 cu ft)60 lb bag (0.45 cu ft)40 lb bag (0.30 cu ft)
💵 Ready-Mix ($/yd³)

US avg $130–$160 in 2025

⚡ Calculate Concrete Wall
Total Concrete Volume Needed
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📐 Dimensions

🧱 Bags Required

💵 Cost Estimate

⚠️ Estimates only. Always add 10% waste. Consult a licensed PE for structural projects.

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Column & Beam Calculator

Concrete volume for round columns, square columns & rectangular beams. Multiple members supported.

Round Column
Square Column
Rect. Beam
Multi-Member
ACI 318
🔷 Shape
🔵 Round Column🔲 Square Column🟫 Rectangular Beam
📏 Diameter / Width (in)

Diameter or width in inches

📐 Depth (in) — Beam only

Leave blank for columns

↕️ Height / Length (ft)

Column height or beam span

🔢 Quantity

Number of members

💵 Ready-Mix ($/yd³)

US avg $130–$160 in 2025

⚡ Calculate Column / Beam —
Total Concrete Volume Needed
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📐 Dimensions

🧱 Bags Required

💵 Cost Estimate

⚠️ Estimates only. Always add 10% waste. Consult a licensed PE for structural projects.

How to Calculate Concrete — Step by Step

Follow these 5 steps used by US contractors & engineers to accurately estimate any concrete project

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Step 01
Measure Dimensions
Record length, width & thickness in feet and inches for your full project area
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Step 02
Calculate Volume
L × W × T ÷ 27 = cubic yards. Always convert thickness to feet first
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Step 03
Add Waste Factor
Add minimum 10% for spillage, over-excavation & irregular shapes
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Step 04
Choose Mix Method
Ready-mix for >1 yd³. Bags for small pours. Site-mix for medium jobs
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Step 05
Estimate Total Cost
Material + delivery + labor + pump + formwork = total project budget

🧪 Standard Concrete Mix — ACI 318

Typical proportions by weight for 4,000 PSI residential concrete per cubic yard

⬜ Cement
17%
~564 lb
🏖️ Fine Sand
33%
~1,270 lb
🪨 Aggregate
42%
~1,800 lb
💧 Water
8%
~282 lb
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Weight Per Cubic Yard

Normal-weight concrete density

4,050 lb
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80 lb Bags Per Cubic Yard

Bags needed for 1 full yd³ pour

~45 bags
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Design Strength — 28-Day

ACI 318 minimum for residential slabs

3,000 PSI
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Max Water-Cement Ratio

For exposed & freeze-thaw conditions

w/c 0.45

🇺🇸 Concrete in America — By the Numbers

Key facts every US contractor, builder & homeowner should know before ordering concrete.

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500M+
Tons Produced Per Year
The US produces 500M+ tons of concrete annually — the most-used construction material in America by volume.
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$130–160
Ready-Mix Per Cu Yd
National avg in 2025. Ranges from $110/yd³ in the Midwest to $185+ in California. Always get 3 quotes.
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4,000 PSI
Standard Residential
ACI 318 requires min 3,000 PSI for slabs and 4,000–5,000 PSI for driveways with vehicle traffic.
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28 Days
Full Cure Time
Concrete reaches ~70% strength at 7 days and full rated 28-day strength. Safe for vehicles at 7 days.
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150 lb
Per Cubic Foot
Normal-weight concrete weighs ~150 lbs/cu ft (4,050 lbs/cu yd). Essential for dead load calculations.
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~45 bags
80 lb Bags Per Cu Yd
One cubic yard needs ~45 × 80 lb bags. For pours over 1 cu yd, ready-mix is far more economical.
27 cu ft
Per Cubic Yard
5–7%
Air — Freeze-Thaw
0.45
Max W/C Ratio Exposed
3–5 in
Standard Slump

Everything You Need to Know About
Concrete Calculations

Quick answers to the most common questions from homeowners, contractors & builders across the USA

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How do I calculate how much concrete I need?
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Use this simple formula: Multiply Length × Width × Thickness (all in feet) and divide by 27 to get cubic yards. For example, a 10×10 ft slab at 4 inches thick = 10 × 10 × 0.333 ÷ 27 = 1.23 cubic yards. Our free calculator does this instantly — just enter your dimensions above!


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How many bags of concrete do I need for a 10×10 slab?
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For a 10×10 ft slab at 4 inches thick you need approximately 1.23 cubic yards of concrete. In bags:

• 🟠 80 lb bags — about 45 bags
• 🟡 60 lb bags — about 60 bags
• 🔵 40 lb bags — about 90 bags

Always add 5–10% extra for waste and spillage.


03
What is the standard concrete slab thickness?
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Standard thickness depends on the project type:

• 🏠 Residential slab / floor — 4 inches
• 🚗 Driveway — 4 to 6 inches
• 🏭 Commercial / heavy load — 6 to 8 inches
• 🏛️ Foundation walls — 6 to 10 inches

Thicker slabs handle heavier loads and last longer in freeze-thaw climates.


04
How much does a concrete slab cost in the USA?
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Average costs in 2025–2026 across the USA:

• 💵 Basic slab — $4 to $8 per square foot
• 💵 Driveway — $1,500 to $3,500 total
• 💵 Patio (10×10) — $800 to $2,000
• 💵 Stamped / decorative — $8 to $18 per sq ft

Prices vary by state, labor rates, and access. Use our Cost Calculator above for your exact location!


05
How long does concrete take to dry and cure?
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Concrete drying and curing are different:

• 👣 Walk on it — 24 to 48 hours
• 🚗 Drive on it (cars) — 7 days
• 🚛 Heavy vehicles — 28 days
• 💪 Full strength (cure) — 28 days

Colder temperatures slow curing. In winter, protect fresh concrete from freezing for at least 3–5 days.


06
What concrete mix ratio should I use?
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The most common mix ratios (cement : sand : gravel) are:

• 🟢 1:2:3 — General purpose slabs & footings (3000 PSI)
• 🟡 1:1.5:3 — Higher strength structural work (4000 PSI)
• 🔵 1:3:6 — Light work, sidewalks, garden paths

For most residential projects, a standard 3000–4000 PSI mix is perfect.


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How much does a yard of concrete cover?
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One cubic yard (27 cubic feet) of concrete covers:

• 📐 81 sq ft at 4 inches thick
• 📐 54 sq ft at 6 inches thick
• 📐 40.5 sq ft at 8 inches thick

One cubic yard weighs approximately 3,700 to 4,050 lbs. A standard ready-mix truck carries about 10 cubic yards.


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Do I need rebar in my concrete slab?
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It depends on the application:

• ✅ Yes — Driveways, foundations, retaining walls
• ✅ Yes — Any slab over 5 inches thick
• ⚠️ Optional — Small patios, walkways (wire mesh works)
• ❌ Not needed — Small garden paths, stepping stones

Rebar prevents cracking under load. Use #3 or #4 rebar spaced 12–18 inches on center for most residential slabs.


09
Can I pour concrete in cold weather?
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Yes, but you must take precautions:

• ❄️ Do not pour if temperature is below 20°F (-7°C)
• 🌡️ Keep concrete mix temperature between 55–75°F
• 🧣 Cover fresh concrete with insulated blankets for at least 5 days
• 🧪 Use accelerating admixtures to speed up curing

Concrete that freezes before curing loses up to 50% of its strength.


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Is this concrete calculator free to use?
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