Concrete Calculator
Estimate concrete for slabs, footings, columns and tubes. Free, instant, no signup.
Cubic yards
1.23
33.33 ft³ · 0.94 m³
60 lb bags
73
Quikrete or similar
80 lb bags
57
Quikrete or similar
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How does the concrete calculator work?
Concrete volume is length × width × thickness. Convert thickness from inches to feet by dividing by 12, then divide the resulting cubic feet by 27 to get cubic yards.
Formula: yd³ = (L ft × W ft × T in ÷ 12) ÷ 27
A 60 lb bag of pre-mix yields about 0.017 yd³ (0.45 ft³); an 80 lb bag yields about 0.022 yd³ (0.60 ft³). Ready-mix trucks typically start at 1 yd³ minimum.
What do people use the concrete calculator for?
Concrete for a Slab
Estimate cubic yards and bags of concrete for any slab pour.
Concrete for Footings
Estimate cubic yards and bags for footings, piers and trench pours.
Concrete for a Driveway
Estimate cubic yards of concrete for any driveway pour.
Concrete for a Patio
Estimate cubic yards and bags for a poured concrete patio.
Concrete for a Sidewalk
Estimate cubic yards and bags for a sidewalk or concrete walkway.
What else do people ask about this calculator?
How much concrete do I need for a 10×10 slab?
A 10×10 ft slab at 4 in thick needs about 1.23 cubic yards (33 ft³) — roughly 56 bags of 80 lb pre-mix or 74 bags of 60 lb pre-mix.
How thick should a concrete slab be?
A 4 in slab is standard for patios and walkways. Driveways use 4–6 in, and garage floors usually 4 in over compacted base.
How many 80 lb bags of concrete in a yard?
About 45 bags of 80 lb pre-mix make one cubic yard. For 60 lb bags, it takes about 60 bags per yard.
Should I add waste to my concrete estimate?
Yes — add 5–10% to account for spillage and uneven subgrade. This calculator returns the raw volume; round up when ordering.
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