How Much Concrete for a 12x12 Slab?
1.96 cu yd
A 12 × 12 ft slab poured 4 inches thick needs about 1.96 cu yd of concrete, including 10% extra for spillage and uneven ground. That is 52.8 cu ft, or 89 bags of 80 lb premix concrete. Best option: order ready-mix (truck).
Concrete for a 12 × 12 ft slab by thickness (10% extra included)
| Thickness | Cubic yards | Cubic feet | 80 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 in | 1.47 cu yd | 39.6 cu ft | 66 bags |
| 4 in | 1.96 cu yd | 52.8 cu ft | 89 bags |
| 5 in | 2.44 cu yd | 66 cu ft | 110 bags |
| 6 in | 2.93 cu yd | 79.2 cu ft | 132 bags |
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Concrete needed1.96 cu yd
- In cubic meters
- 1.5 m³
- In cubic feet
- 52.8 cu ft
- 80 lb bags
- 89 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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