Concrete Calculator - How Much Do I Need? | QUIKRETE: Cement and Concrete Products (2024)

You can use this concrete calculator to help you determine the number of bags of QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix, Mortar Mix, or Fast-Setting Concrete you will need for the following projects. (All calculations are rounded up to the next highest whole bag).

Calculators:

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  • ConcreteMix - to build either a 4 inch or 6 inch slab
  • Mortar Mix - to lay either 8 inch x 2 inch x 4 inch bricks or 8 inch x 8 inch x 16 inch blocks at a 3/8 inch joint
  • Fast-Setting Concrete - to set a post
  • Veneer Stone Mortar
  • QUIKWALL ® Surface Bonding Cement
  • Concrete Crack Sealant
  • Mortar Joint Sealant
  • Polymeric Jointing Sands
  • Playsand

Quantity and/or coverage calculations for all QUIKRETE® products can be found on all Spec Data sheets.

Concrete Mixes

Enter the size of the slab you want to build in square feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of 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.)

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QUIKRETE Fast-Setting Concrete Mix

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Mortar Mix

Enter the number of 8 inch x 2 inch x 4 inch bricks or 8 inch x 8 inch x 16 inch blocks you plan to use for your project.

The calculator will indicate the number of 60 or 80 pound bags of QUIKRETE® Mortar Mix you need to construct your project with a 3/8 inch mortar joint. (All yields are approximate and do not include allowance for uneven subgrade, waste, etc.)

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Fast-Setting Concrete Mix

Enter the approximate depth of the post hole you want to dig in inches.

Remember, the depth of the post hole should be one-half of the above-ground post height. (Example: For a 6 feet above ground post, use a post with an overall height of 9 feet and place 3 feet in the ground). The calculator will indicate the number of 50 lb. bags of QUIKRETE® Fast-Setting Concrete you need.

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Base Coat Stucco & Finish Coat Stucco

Enter the area of your wall in square feet excluding window and door openings.

The calculator will indicate the number of 80 lb bags of QUIKRETE ® Base Coat Stucco and Finish Coat Stucco you will need to construct your stucco wall using a traditional 3 coat or 2 coat application process. (All yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven application thickness, waste, etc.)

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Veneer Stone Mortar

Enter the area of your wall in square feet, excluding window and door openings.

The calculator will indicate the number of 80 lb. bags of QUIKRETE ® Veneer Stone Mortar you will need to construct your wall, including the scratch coat, bond coat and jointing mortar application. (All yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven application thickness, waste, etc.)

Grouting calculated for 1 inch x 4 inch x 8 inch stone over a square section, long narrow sections may require 10% more material.

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QUIKWALL ® Surface Bonding Cement

Enter the total area of your wall in square feet and make sure you count all surface areas, including both sides of the block, the top and the ends.

The calculator will indicate the number of 50 lb. bags you will need to coat all sides of your wall with QUIKWALL ® Surface Bonding Cement. (All yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven application thickness, waste, etc.)

Add one additional bag of QUIKWALL ® for each 15 lineal feet of wall for use as bedding mortar.

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Concrete Crack Sealants

Enter the approximate length of the crack you will be repairing in feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of 10.1 oz. tubes of QUIKRETE ® Polyurethane Concrete Crack Sealant or 10.1 oz tubes of Concrete Repair you will need for your project.

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Mortar Joint Sealants

Enter the approximate length of the mortar joint you will be repairing in feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of 10.1 oz. tubes of QUIKRETE ® Advanced Polymer Mortar Joint Sealant or 10.1 oz tubes of Mortar Repair you will need for your project.

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Polymeric Jointing Sands

Enter the number of square feet of pavers on your project.

The calculator will indicate the approximate number of Polymeric Jointing Sand bags you will need for your project. (Based on standard 2 inch x 4 inch x 6 inch pavers. Usage will be different for other paver sizes and for use with natural stone.)

Note: PowerLoc® Jointing Sand is recommended for use only under 1/2 inch.

Calculations based on 2 inch x 4 inch x 8 inch paver applied over a square section, long narrow applications may require 10% more material

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Hardscapes Rocks and Sands

Enter the size of the sand box area in square feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of bags you will need to fill the sand box at a 2", 3", 4", 5" and 6" depth.

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Hardscapes Patio Paver Sand

Enter the size of the area you need to cover in square feet.

The calculator will indicate the number of bags you will need to cover the area at a 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 2" depth.

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FAQs

How do you calculate how much concrete mix you need? ›

Calculating the volume for concrete requires using three dimensions: length times width (which is area) times the height (thickness) or L x W x H. If you are using feet as your standard unit of measurement, this formula will give you the volume of concrete in cubic feet.

How much cement do I need for concrete mix? ›

It's great to have you join us and many thanks for your question about mixing concrete. The normal ratio for concrete is 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, and 3 parts gravel. So, for every bag of cement you'd need, you'll use two bags of sand and three bags of gravel.

How do I calculate how much material I need for a concrete slab? ›

How to calculate the volume of concrete you need
  1. Cubic feet formula: Length * width * depth/thickness.
  2. Cubic yard formula: total cubic feet * .037.
  3. Cement bags needed: total cubic yards * cubic yards per bag.

How many bags of concrete mix for a 10x10 slab? ›

How much concrete do I need for a 10x10 slab? The amount of concrete you need for a 10x10 slab depends on how thick it will be. So, for a 4-inch slab you'll need 1.24 cubic yards (56 80lb bags), but a 6-inch slab requires 1.85 yards (84 80lb bags).

How do you calculate cement mix ratio? ›

Understanding the Ratio: The M20 concrete mix ratio stands at 1:1.5:3, meaning for every part of cement, you need 1.5 parts of sand and 3 parts of the aggregate. This ratio ensures the concrete achieves a compressive strength of 20 MPa after 28 days of curing.

What is the mix ratio of concrete and uses? ›

For foundations and mass concrete work, the preferred concrete mix ratio is 1:4:8 while normal construction work can work with rations 1:1.5:3 and 1:2:4. Construction work that requires a high strength concrete subsequently requires higher grade concrete with ratio 1:1:2.

What is the formula for mixing concrete? ›

The ideal concrete mixing ratio for any concrete is 4:2:1, where 4 parts are crushed stones, 2 parts are sand, and 1 part is cement.

What is the best concrete mix for a slab? ›

A concrete mix of 1 part cement : 2 parts sand : 4 parts coarse aggregate should be used for a concrete slab. Concrete must be placed within half an hour of mixing. Place your concrete into your formwork; work the concrete into awkward places and corners using a shovel or trowel.

What is the strongest concrete mix? ›

In making concrete strong, ingredients should usually be mixed in a ratio of 1:2:3:0.5 to achieve maximum strength. That is 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, 3 parts gravel, and 0.5 part water.

How do you calculate concrete cement? ›

How to Calculate Cement, Sand, and Aggregates
  1. Determine the concrete grade and mix ratio.
  2. Calculate the concrete volume needed.
  3. Calculate the dry volume.
  4. Determine the percentage of each material.
  5. Calculate the volume of each material.
  6. Convert volume to weight.
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What is the formula for cement? ›

Cement - Composition, Properties, Major Cements: Portland cement is made up of four main compounds: tricalcium silicate (3CaO · SiO2), dicalcium silicate (2CaO · SiO2), tricalcium aluminate (3CaO · Al2O3), and a tetra-calcium aluminoferrite (4CaO · Al2O3Fe2O3).

How do I calculate how many bags of cement I need? ›

Estimating Bagged Concrete Jobs
  1. “A quick rule of thumb: one pallet of bags is about a cubic yard of concrete.
  2. “It's always a good idea to add 10% to every estimate.
  3. “The trick: one square foot of concrete equals:
  4. 1x 50# bag.
  5. 0.8x 60# bags or.
  6. 0.6x 80# bags.
  7. “There's a concrete calculator for your job.
  8. “Solution?

How many cement bags required for 1000 sq ft 5 inch slab? ›

Density of cement is 1440 kg/cu. m. cement required for 1000 sq ft slab is 5616 kg or 112 and a half bag.

How many bags of concrete do I need for an 8x10 slab? ›

Regarding this, “how many bags of concrete do I need for a 10×8 slab at 4 inch thick?”, its depend on thickness of slab, at 4 inches thick, generally you will need approximately either 58 bags of 60lb or 45 bags of 80lb (0.98 cubic yards or 26.4 cubic feet or 0.748 m3) of premixed concrete for a 10×8 slab.

Concrete Calculator - Estimate of Cement, Slab ...concrete-calculator.orghttps://concrete-calculator.org ›

Looking to take on a concrete project? Let our Concrete Calculator help you determine the exact amount of material needed. With its estimates,
Instantly see the total volume of material needed for concrete walls, columns, slabs, gutters and other structural elements.
To use the Concrete Volume Calculator, simply enter the width, length, and thickness of your pour. It will automatically estimate the number of cubic yards.

How much will 10 yards of concrete cover 4 inches thick? ›

A general rule of thumb is on cubic yard of concrete will cover the following areas: 4″ thick – covers 81 square feet. 5″ thick – covers 65 square feet. 6″ thick – covers 54 square feet.

What is the formula for ready mix concrete calculator? ›

You will want to:
  • Determine how thick you want the concrete.
  • Measure the length and width that you'd like to cover.
  • Multiply the length by the width to determine square footage.
  • Convert the thickness from inches to feet.
  • Multiply the thickness in feet by the square footage to determine cubic feet.

How do I work how much concrete I need? ›

To calculate how much concrete you need, you'll need to first determine the volume of the space you wish to fill using the Volume formula (Length x Width x Depth), then once you have a figure you will need to account for any wastage.

How much concrete for a 30x40 slab? ›

assuming the normal 4″slab the volume would be theoretically 9.875 yards, so this will be rounded up to 10 yards (cubic).

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