Yard of Concrete Calculator

When planning a concrete project, knowing how much concrete you need is essential to avoid waste and additional costs. Our Yard of Concrete Calculator simplifies the process, allowing you to calculate the exact amount of concrete required for your slab, footing, or other construction projects. Whether you're working on a driveway, patio, or foundation, this calculator helps you determine how many cubic yards of concrete you'll need.

How to Use the Yard of Concrete Calculator

Using our Concrete Calculator is simple. Just follow these steps:

• Enter the length, width, and thickness of your concrete slab in feet and inches.
• The calculator will automatically convert these measurements into cubic feet.
• The total cubic feet is then divided by 27 to convert it into cubic yards, since 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet.
• The result will give you the total yards of concrete needed for your project.

Concrete Calculation Formula

To manually calculate the amount of concrete you need:

Cubic Yards = (Length (ft) × Width (ft) × Thickness (in)) / (12 × 27)

For example, if you need to pour a 24x24 slab at 4 inches thick:

Cubic Yards = (24 × 24 × 4) / (12 × 27)

= (24 × 24 × 0.333) / 27

= 192 / 27

= 7.11 cubic yards

So, you will need approximately 7.11 yards of concrete for a 24x24x4 slab.

What is a Yard of Concrete at 4 Inches Thick?

A yard of concrete refers to one cubic yard, which is equal to 27 cubic feet. The coverage area depends on the thickness of the pour.

For a 4-inch thick slab, 1 yard of concrete will cover:

27 / (4 / 12) = 81 square feet

So, 1 cubic yard of concrete covers 81 square feet at 4 inches thick.

Concrete Coverage Chart

How Many Yards of Concrete Do I Need?

To estimate the number of yards of concrete you need, use the formula above or our online concrete calculator. Here are some common slab sizes and their required yards of concrete:

Final Verdict

Using a yard of concrete calculator makes estimating your concrete needs quick and accurate. Whether you're working on a patio, sidewalk, driveway, or foundation, calculating the right amount of concrete will save you both time and money. Our tool ensures you order the correct quantity, avoiding waste and additional expenses.

FAQs

How do you calculate yards of concrete?

You multiply the length × width × thickness (in feet and inches) and divide by 27 to get the total cubic yards needed.

How many yards of concrete for a 24x24x4 slab?

A 24x24 slab at 4 inches thick requires 7.11 cubic yards of concrete.

How much concrete do I need for a 10x10 slab?

A 10x10 slab at 4 inches thick requires 1.23 cubic yards of concrete.

What size area will 1 yard of concrete cover?

1 cubic yard of concrete covers 81 square feet at 4 inches thick.