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Prices updated January 2026

40×80 Concrete Slab Cost

A 40×80 slab covers 3,200 square feet. Here's the concrete, bags and cost for 2026 — a common size for a commercial pad.

Concrete (4", waste in)

43.46 yd³

1,956 × 80 lb bags

Materials (ready-mix)

$5,432 – $8,257

delivered, 4" slab

Installed by a pro

$17,600 – $38,400

4" slab, national average

40×80 slab cost calculator

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Waste & region

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

Installed cost estimate

$17,600 – $38,400

3,200 sq ft · 43.46 yd³ concrete

Bags of concrete needed (rounded up)

1,956

80 lb

2,608

60 lb

3,129

50 lb

3,912

40 lb

Ready-mix (delivered)
$5,432 – $8,257
Bagged mix (80 lb, DIY)
$10,758 – $17,604
Installed by a pro
$17,600 – $38,400

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

Installed $17,600 – $38,400

40×80 slab cost by thickness

Thickness Concrete 80 lb bags Ready-mix Installed
4" 43.46 yd³ 1,956 $5,432 – $8,257 $17,600 – $38,400
5" 54.32 yd³ 2,445 $6,790 – $10,321 $20,000 – $40,800
6" 65.19 yd³ 2,934 $8,148 – $12,385 $22,400 – $43,200

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

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40×80 concrete slab: what to expect

A 40×80 slab covers 3,200 square feet. At the standard 4" thickness it takes about 43.46 cubic yards of concrete once you allow 10% for waste, which is roughly 1,956 × 80 lb bags if you mix by hand. Stepping up to 6" — sensible if it'll carry a vehicle — raises that to about 65.19 cubic yards.

Budget around $17,600 – $38,400 to have a 4" slab this size poured and finished by a contractor, or roughly $5,432 – $8,257 in ready-mix if you're doing the labor yourself. On top of the concrete you'll need about 45.43 yd³ of gravel base and 216 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
40×50 27.16 yd³ 1,223 $11,000 – $24,000
40×60 32.59 yd³ 1,467 $13,200 – $28,800
50×50 33.95 yd³ 1,528 $13,750 – $30,000

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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 40×80 concrete slab cost?
A 40×80 slab (3,200 sq ft) costs about $17,600 – $38,400 installed at 4" thick in 2026, or $22,400 – $43,200 at 6". DIY in materials, the ready-mix runs about $5,432 – $8,257 at 4".
How many yards of concrete for a 40×80 slab?
At 4" thick a 40×80 slab needs about 43.46 cubic yards including 10% waste (39.51 yd³ net). At 6" it needs about 65.19 cubic yards.
How many bags of concrete for a 40×80 slab?
At 4" you'd need roughly 1,956 × 80 lb bags, 2,608 × 60 lb bags or 3,912 × 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 40×80 slab need?
Plan on about 45.43 cubic yards of compacted gravel base and roughly 216 sticks of #4 rebar on an 18" grid. The "You'll also need" cards size these for you.