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How much does a yard of concrete cover 6 inches thick?
One Cubic Yard of Concrete: 4-inches thick – covers 81 square feet. 5-inches thick – covers 65 square feet. 6-inches thick – covers 54 square feet.
How do you figure a yard of concrete for a slab?
How do I calculate how much concrete I need for a slab?
- Measure the area in feet.
- Multiply length by width, and then by thickness.
- Divide the resulting number by 27 to find cubic yards.
How much is a 10 yard truck of concrete?
According to the NRMCA, a truckload (10 cubic yards) of concrete costs $1,150 to $1,450, depending on various factors such as your geographic location and the company you use. Ten cubic yards is enough to pour a driveway measuring 20 feet by 24 feet.
How many bags of concrete to fill one cubic yard?
The table below shows the coverage of different sizes of pre-mix bags. On average, it will take 90 40lb bags, 60 60lb bags, or 45 80lb bags to fill one cubic yard of concrete. Add 5%-10% additional material to account for settling, spillage, and waste.
What kind of concrete to use to calculate yards?
So far, we’ve covered how to calculate yards, but if your project is small, you can use pre-mixed bags of concrete. Pre-mixed bags are sold by companies like Quikrete or Sakrete, and come in 40-pound, 60-pound, or 80-pound sizes.
How much does it cost to put concrete on a slab?
You’ll also get the number of 40-pound, 60-pound, or 80-pound bags of concrete are needed for the project. For example, a 10′ x 10′ slab that is 4″ thick will need an estimated 1.23 yards 3 or 75 60lb bags of concrete and will cost roughly $140.
How many bags of cement do I need to build 4 inch slab?
Enter the size of the slab you want to build in square feet. The calculator will indicate the number of 60 lb bags you will need to build a 4 inch or 6 inch slab. (all yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven substrate, waste, etc.) If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Full screen is unavailable. Learn More