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Prices updated January 2026

Concrete Slab Calculator

Everything for a slab in one place — concrete, base gravel, rebar and cost, sized for your dimensions.

Concrete slab calculator

Waste & region

Order extra for spillage & uneven subgrade. 10% is typical.

Concrete needed (10% waste in)

7.82 yd³

7.11 yd³ of concrete + waste · 576 sq ft

Bags of concrete needed (rounded up)

352

80 lb

470

60 lb

564

50 lb

704

40 lb

Ready-mix (delivered)
$1,038 – $1,661
Bagged mix (80 lb, DIY)
$1,936 – $3,168
Installed by a pro
$3,168 – $6,912
How much will this cost?

Estimate only — not a quote. Bag counts are rounded up and include a 10% waste allowance.

Concrete 7.82 yd³

You'll also need

Sized for this exact slab — tap any item to open its calculator with your measurements already filled in.

Sizing a concrete slab

A slab pour is more than the concrete: you need a compacted gravel base to drain and support it, rebar or mesh to control cracking, and often a thin sand leveling layer. The calculator sizes all of these from the same width and length, and every "You'll also need" card opens its own calculator with your numbers already in.

Prices updated January 2026 National US averages · reviewed quarterly

Volumes use standard bag yields and a 10% waste allowance; costs are national US averages that vary by region, mix and finish. See our methodology for exactly how each figure is worked out, or check the reference sources:

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Frequently asked questions

How much concrete for a slab?
Multiply the slab area by its thickness. A 24×24 garage pad at 4" needs about 7.1 cubic yards before waste; at 6" it's about 10.7 yd³. Enter your own size above for the exact figure.
What goes under a concrete slab?
A typical build-up is 4" of compacted gravel base, a vapor barrier, then the slab with a rebar or wire-mesh grid. This calculator sizes the base gravel, rebar and bedding sand automatically under "You'll also need".
How thick should a concrete slab be?
4" is standard for patios, walkways and shed floors; 5–6" for driveways, garages and workshop floors that carry vehicles or heavy loads.