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Use the Yard of Concrete Cost Calculator to quickly estimate the total material cost for your project. Simply input the dimensions (Length, Width, and Depth) of the area you need to fill, along with the current price per cubic yard of concrete in your region.
Yard of Concrete Cost Calculator
Estimated Total Concrete Cost:
$0.00Detailed Calculation Steps
Input values and click ‘Calculate’ to see the detailed steps.
Yard of Concrete Cost Calculator Formula
Volume (Cubic Feet) = Length (ft) × Width (ft) × (Depth (in) / 12)
Volume (Cubic Yards) = Volume (Cubic Feet) / 27
Total Cost = Volume (Cubic Yards) × Price per Cubic Yard
Formula Source: Concrete Volume Calculation Guide Source 2: General Concrete Calculator ReferenceVariables Explained
- Length (Feet): The longest dimension of the area you are filling with concrete.
- Width (Feet): The shorter dimension of the area.
- Depth (Inches): The required thickness of the concrete slab or footing. It must be converted to feet for volume calculation.
- Price Per Cubic Yard ($): The current market price you are being quoted for one cubic yard of concrete mix.
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What is the Yard of Concrete Cost Calculator?
The Yard of Concrete Cost Calculator is an essential tool for budgeting construction projects, from pouring a small patio to large commercial foundations. Concrete is sold by volume, specifically by the cubic yard (which is 3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet, totaling 27 cubic feet). This calculator standardizes your measurements (which are often input in feet and inches) and converts them into the required cubic yard volume.
Accurate cost estimation is critical to avoid expensive change orders or purchasing too little material, which can result in costly delays or poor-quality seams in the finished work. By inputting accurate dimensions and a current local price, you get a reliable, baseline material cost.
How to Calculate Concrete Cost (Example)
Let’s calculate the cost for a 12 ft x 15 ft patio with a 6-inch depth, assuming a price of $130 per cubic yard:
- Convert Depth to Feet: 6 inches / 12 inches/foot = 0.5 feet.
- Calculate Volume in Cubic Feet: 12 ft × 15 ft × 0.5 ft = 90 cubic feet.
- Convert Volume to Cubic Yards: 90 cubic feet / 27 cubic feet/yard = 3.333 cubic yards.
- Calculate Total Cost: 3.333 cubic yards × $130/yard = $433.33.
The estimated cost for the concrete material is $433.33.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a cubic yard?
A cubic yard is a measure of volume equal to 27 cubic feet (3 feet wide by 3 feet long by 3 feet deep). Concrete is universally ordered and priced in cubic yards.
Why do I need to input depth in inches?
Slab thickness is typically specified in inches (e.g., 4 inches, 6 inches). The calculator automatically converts this to feet for the volume calculation, saving you a manual step and reducing error.
Does this include labor and delivery?
No, this calculator provides the estimated cost for the concrete material alone. Labor, delivery fees, taxes, and other materials (like rebar or wire mesh) must be estimated separately.
How many bags of concrete are in one yard?
It depends on the bag size, but generally, one cubic yard of concrete is equivalent to about 80-90 standard 60-pound bags of ready-mix concrete.