How Much Concrete for a 10x12 Slab?

1.63 cu yd

A 10 × 12 ft slab poured 4 inches thick needs about 1.63 cu yd of concrete, including 10% extra for spillage and uneven ground. That is 44 cu ft, or 74 bags of 80 lb premix concrete. Best option: order ready-mix (truck).

Concrete for a 10 × 12 ft slab by thickness (10% extra included)

ThicknessCubic yardsCubic feet80 lb bags
3 in1.22 cu yd33 cu ft55 bags
4 in1.63 cu yd44 cu ft74 bags
5 in2.04 cu yd55 cu ft92 bags
6 in2.44 cu yd66 cu ft110 bags

Adjust the numbers

The calculator below is pre-filled with the numbers above. Change any value to match your project.

Slab / Patio
ft
ft
in
4 in is standard for patios and walkways; 6 in for driveways.
Options
%
Add 5–10% for spillage and uneven ground.
Concrete needed1.63 cu yd
In cubic meters
1.25 m³
In cubic feet
44 cu ft
80 lb bags
74 bags
Best option
Order ready-mix (truck)

How it is calculated

Concrete is sold by volume, so the calculator multiplies length × width × thickness after converting every measurement to feet. Thickness and depth are usually measured in inches, so they are divided by 12 first.

For round columns and post holes the volume is π × radius² × depth.

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