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Concrete calculator

Know the volume before the pour.
Estimate concrete volume and whole bags from slab dimensions, allowance, and the yield printed on your product label.

Your measurements

ft
ft
ft
sq ft
%
An editable purchasing allowance, not an installation recommendation.
in
cu ft
0.60 cu ft is an example yield for an 80 lb QUIKRETE Concrete Mix bag. Use your product label.
USD / cu yd
Enter your supplier's price. No market price is assumed.
USD
USD
Applied to bulk only. Bag comparison assumes free collection. Tax and labor are excluded.

All prices are USD and supplied by you. Starting quantities are examples.

BEHIND THE NUMBERS

Clear math. Better decisions.

Slab volume = area × thickness. Whole bags = ceiling(volume with allowance ÷ mixed yield per bag).

A worked example

A 10 × 10 ft slab at 4 inches thick needs 33.33 cubic feet before allowance. At 0.60 cubic feet of mixed yield per bag and 0% extra, round up to 56 bags.

Before you order

  • Use mixed yield, not the dry bag's physical size or weight, for volume calculations.
  • Thickened edges, piers, steps, and footings need separate estimates.
  • Thickness, reinforcement, load capacity, permits, and mix selection are outside this calculator.

Reference: QUIKRETE: Mixing concrete and cement mixes.

Good questions.

Are all 80 lb bags equivalent?

No. Product formulation and stated yield matter. The starting 0.60 cubic-foot yield is an example from QUIKRETE Concrete Mix, not a guarantee for every product.

Does this tell me a safe slab thickness?

No. You supply the thickness. Structural design, local requirements, subgrade preparation, and reinforcement need their own assessment.

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