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Prices updated January 2026

20×40 Concrete Slab Cost

A 20×40 slab covers 800 square feet. Here's the concrete, bags and cost for 2026 — a common size for a RV pad.

Concrete (4", waste in)

10.86 yd³

489 × 80 lb bags

Materials (ready-mix)

$1,358 – $2,064

delivered, 4" slab

Installed by a pro

$4,400 – $9,600

4" slab, national average

20×40 slab cost calculator

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Waste & region

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

Installed cost estimate

$4,400 – $9,600

800 sq ft · 10.86 yd³ concrete

Bags of concrete needed (rounded up)

489

80 lb

652

60 lb

783

50 lb

978

40 lb

Ready-mix (delivered)
$1,358 – $2,064
Bagged mix (80 lb, DIY)
$2,690 – $4,401
Installed by a pro
$4,400 – $9,600

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

Installed $4,400 – $9,600

20×40 slab cost by thickness

Thickness Concrete 80 lb bags Ready-mix Installed
4" 10.86 yd³ 489 $1,358 – $2,064 $4,400 – $9,600
5" 13.58 yd³ 612 $1,698 – $2,580 $5,000 – $10,200
6" 16.3 yd³ 734 $2,037 – $3,096 $5,600 – $10,800

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

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

20×40 concrete slab: what to expect

A 20×40 slab covers 800 square feet. At the standard 4" thickness it takes about 10.86 cubic yards of concrete once you allow 10% for waste, which is roughly 489 × 80 lb bags if you mix by hand. Stepping up to 6" — sensible if it'll carry a vehicle — raises that to about 16.3 cubic yards.

Budget around $4,400 – $9,600 to have a 4" slab this size poured and finished by a contractor, or roughly $1,358 – $2,064 in ready-mix if you're doing the labor yourself. On top of the concrete you'll need about 11.36 yd³ of gravel base and 55 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
20×30 8.15 yd³ 367 $3,300 – $7,200
25×25 8.49 yd³ 382 $3,438 – $7,500
24×30 9.78 yd³ 440 $3,960 – $8,640
30×30 12.22 yd³ 550 $4,950 – $10,800
24×40 13.04 yd³ 587 $5,280 – $11,520
1,000 sq ft 13.58 yd³ 612 $5,500 – $12,000

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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 20×40 concrete slab cost?
A 20×40 slab (800 sq ft) costs about $4,400 – $9,600 installed at 4" thick in 2026, or $5,600 – $10,800 at 6". DIY in materials, the ready-mix runs about $1,358 – $2,064 at 4".
How many yards of concrete for a 20×40 slab?
At 4" thick a 20×40 slab needs about 10.86 cubic yards including 10% waste (9.88 yd³ net). At 6" it needs about 16.3 cubic yards.
How many bags of concrete for a 20×40 slab?
At 4" you'd need roughly 489 × 80 lb bags, 652 × 60 lb bags or 978 × 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 20×40 slab need?
Plan on about 11.36 cubic yards of compacted gravel base and roughly 55 sticks of #4 rebar on an 18" grid. The "You'll also need" cards size these for you.