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Concrete Slab Calculator

Enter slab dimensions and thickness to get cubic yards, bag count, and material cost.

Workers pouring and smoothing wet concrete for a slab foundation

How to use this calculator

  1. Measure your slab length and width in feet
  2. Select thickness — 4" for patios, 6" for driveways and garage floors
  3. Choose concrete type and optional rebar for a total cost range

Thickness recommendations

  • 4 inches — Sidewalks, patios, shed pads (foot traffic only)
  • 5 inches — Driveways with light vehicles, RV pads
  • 6 inches — Standard driveways, garage floors, heavy loads

Ready-mix vs bagged concrete

Bagged 80 lb mix (~0.022 cu yd each) works for pours under 1 cubic yard. Ready-mix delivery saves 30–40% on projects above 2 cubic yards but short-load fees ($75–$150) apply when ordering under 4 yards.

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