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Prices updated January 2026

16×16 Concrete Slab Cost

A 16×16 slab covers 256 square feet. Here's the concrete, bags and cost for 2026 — a common size for a patio / small garage.

Concrete (4", waste in)

3.48 yd³

157 × 80 lb bags

Materials (ready-mix)

$495 – $836

delivered, 4" slab

Installed by a pro

$1,408 – $3,072

4" slab, national average

16×16 slab cost calculator

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Waste & region

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

Installed cost estimate

$1,408 – $3,072

256 sq ft · 3.48 yd³ concrete

Bags of concrete needed (rounded up)

157

80 lb

209

60 lb

251

50 lb

313

40 lb

Ready-mix (delivered)
$495 – $836
Bagged mix (80 lb, DIY)
$864 – $1,413
Installed by a pro
$1,408 – $3,072

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

Installed $1,408 – $3,072

16×16 slab cost by thickness

Thickness Concrete 80 lb bags Ready-mix Installed
4" 3.48 yd³ 157 $495 – $836 $1,408 – $3,072
5" 4.35 yd³ 196 $603 – $1,001 $1,600 – $3,264
6" 5.21 yd³ 235 $712 – $1,166 $1,792 – $3,456

Includes a 10% waste allowance; bag counts rounded up. National US averages, January 2026.

You'll also need

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

Gravel base

3.63 yd³

4" compacted base under the slab

≈ $109 – $236

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Rebar

18 sticks

#4 bar, 18" grid (22 bars)

≈ $126 – $234

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Bedding sand

0.79 yd³

~1" leveling layer

≈ $22 – $46

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16×16 concrete slab: what to expect

A 16×16 slab covers 256 square feet. At the standard 4" thickness it takes about 3.48 cubic yards of concrete once you allow 10% for waste, which is roughly 157 × 80 lb bags if you mix by hand. Stepping up to 6" — sensible if it'll carry a vehicle — raises that to about 5.21 cubic yards.

Budget around $1,408 – $3,072 to have a 4" slab this size poured and finished by a contractor, or roughly $495 – $836 in ready-mix if you're doing the labor yourself. On top of the concrete you'll need about 3.63 yd³ of gravel base and 18 sticks of rebar.

Compare nearby sizes

Planning something bigger or smaller? Jump straight to the cost for a nearby size.

Size Concrete (4") 80 lb bags Installed cost
14×14 2.66 yd³ 120 $1,078 – $2,352
10×20 2.72 yd³ 123 $1,100 – $2,400
15×15 3.06 yd³ 138 $1,238 – $2,700
12×24 3.91 yd³ 176 $1,584 – $3,456
16×20 4.35 yd³ 196 $1,760 – $3,840
18×20 4.89 yd³ 220 $1,980 – $4,320

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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 does a 16×16 concrete slab cost?
A 16×16 slab (256 sq ft) costs about $1,408 – $3,072 installed at 4" thick in 2026, or $1,792 – $3,456 at 6". DIY in materials, the ready-mix runs about $495 – $836 at 4".
How many yards of concrete for a 16×16 slab?
At 4" thick a 16×16 slab needs about 3.48 cubic yards including 10% waste (3.16 yd³ net). At 6" it needs about 5.21 cubic yards.
How many bags of concrete for a 16×16 slab?
At 4" you'd need roughly 157 × 80 lb bags, 209 × 60 lb bags or 313 × 40 lb bags. That's a lot of mixing — past about a cubic yard, ready-mix is usually cheaper and easier.
What base and rebar does a 16×16 slab need?
Plan on about 3.63 cubic yards of compacted gravel base and roughly 18 sticks of #4 rebar on an 18" grid. The "You'll also need" cards size these for you.