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Prices updated January 2026

16×20 Concrete Slab Cost

A 16×20 slab covers 320 square feet. Here's the concrete, bags and cost for 2026 — a common size for a one-car garage.

Concrete (4", waste in)

4.35 yd³

196 × 80 lb bags

Materials (ready-mix)

$603 – $1,001

delivered, 4" slab

Installed by a pro

$1,760 – $3,840

4" slab, national average

16×20 slab cost calculator

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Waste & region

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

Installed cost estimate

$1,760 – $3,840

320 sq ft · 4.35 yd³ concrete

Bags of concrete needed (rounded up)

196

80 lb

261

60 lb

313

50 lb

392

40 lb

Ready-mix (delivered)
$603 – $1,001
Bagged mix (80 lb, DIY)
$1,078 – $1,764
Installed by a pro
$1,760 – $3,840

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

Installed $1,760 – $3,840

16×20 slab cost by thickness

Thickness Concrete 80 lb bags Ready-mix Installed
4" 4.35 yd³ 196 $603 – $1,001 $1,760 – $3,840
5" 5.43 yd³ 245 $739 – $1,207 $2,000 – $4,080
6" 6.52 yd³ 294 $875 – $1,414 $2,240 – $4,320

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

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16×20 concrete slab: what to expect

A 16×20 slab covers 320 square feet. At the standard 4" thickness it takes about 4.35 cubic yards of concrete once you allow 10% for waste, which is roughly 196 × 80 lb bags if you mix by hand. Stepping up to 6" — sensible if it'll carry a vehicle — raises that to about 6.52 cubic yards.

Budget around $1,760 – $3,840 to have a 4" slab this size poured and finished by a contractor, or roughly $603 – $1,001 in ready-mix if you're doing the labor yourself. On top of the concrete you'll need about 4.54 yd³ of gravel base and 23 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
15×15 3.06 yd³ 138 $1,238 – $2,700
16×16 3.48 yd³ 157 $1,408 – $3,072
12×24 3.91 yd³ 176 $1,584 – $3,456
18×20 4.89 yd³ 220 $1,980 – $4,320
20×20 5.43 yd³ 245 $2,200 – $4,800
20×24 6.52 yd³ 294 $2,640 – $5,760

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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 16×20 concrete slab cost?
A 16×20 slab (320 sq ft) costs about $1,760 – $3,840 installed at 4" thick in 2026, or $2,240 – $4,320 at 6". DIY in materials, the ready-mix runs about $603 – $1,001 at 4".
How many yards of concrete for a 16×20 slab?
At 4" thick a 16×20 slab needs about 4.35 cubic yards including 10% waste (3.95 yd³ net). At 6" it needs about 6.52 cubic yards.
How many bags of concrete for a 16×20 slab?
At 4" you'd need roughly 196 × 80 lb bags, 261 × 60 lb bags or 392 × 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 16×20 slab need?
Plan on about 4.54 cubic yards of compacted gravel base and roughly 23 sticks of #4 rebar on an 18" grid. The "You'll also need" cards size these for you.