Free Contractor-Grade Tools

Free Concrete
Calculator

Calculate cubic yards, bags needed, and material costs for concrete slabs, driveways, footings, and more. Instant results with hardware store shopping lists.

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Concrete thickness standards are set by engineering organizations with decades of field research behind them. Getting the depth right on your first pour prevents costly cracking and premature failure.

"Non-reinforced pavement four inches thick is standard for passenger car driveways. For heavier vehicles, a thickness of five inches is recommended."

-- American Cement Association (cement.org) -- Concrete Driveways Guide

Source: American Cement Association -- cement.org

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Concrete Calculator

Project Shape
LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH CONCRETE SLAB
Always entered in inches
Price per cubic yard $/yd³ -- edit to match your area

Your Results

Includes waste factor
Cubic Yards
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yd³ needed
Cubic Feet
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ft³
60 lb Bags
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bags (0.45 ft³ each)
80 lb Bags
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bags (0.60 ft³ each)
Est. Material Cost
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ready-mix concrete
Coverage Area
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square feet
Hardware Store Shopping List
Concrete Mix (80 lb bags -- Quikrete / Sakrete)
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Water (approx. per batch)
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Plastic Sheeting (curing, 6 mil)
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Rebar #4 (optional, for slabs over 4")
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2×6 Form Boards (for perimeter)
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Concrete Sealer (after 28-day cure)
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⚠️ Always add 5–10% extra to your order. Running short mid-pour creates cold joints that can compromise structural integrity.

How to Use These Calculators

Getting the most accurate estimate from any concrete calculator
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Step 1 -- Measure

Measure your project area in feet. For irregular shapes, break it into rectangles and add the areas together. Always measure at the widest points.

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Step 2 -- Calculate

Enter your dimensions and thickness. Our calculators automatically add a 10% waste factor -- the industry standard to account for spillage and uneven subgrades.

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Step 3 -- Shop

Use the bag count or cubic yards result to buy the right amount. Under 1.5 yards -- buy bags. Over 1.5 yards -- get a ready-mix quote from your local plant.

All of our calculators are built by contractors for homeowners. Every result includes a 10% waste factor because in the real world, concrete projects always use slightly more than the theoretical volume due to subgrade variations, spillage during mixing, and form bleed. Running short mid-pour causes cold joints -- structural weak points that shorten your slab's life. Always buy slightly more than the minimum calculated amount.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much concrete do I need? Answers to the most common project questions.