How Many Bags of Concrete for a 10x10 Slab?

A 10x10 slab at 4 in thick needs about 56 bags of 80 lb mix. Here is the math.

A 10 x 10 ft slab at 4 inches thick holds 10 x 10 x 4 / 12 = 33.3 cubic feet, or 1.23 cubic yards.

Bag counts

Bag sizeYieldBags (no waste)With 10% waste
80 lb0.60 ft³5662
60 lb0.45 ft³7582
40 lb0.30 ft³112123

Bags or ready-mix?

At 1.23 yards, ready-mix is worth pricing. Many plants have a minimum load and a short-load fee, so compare against about 62 bags of 80 lb mix at your local bag price. Mixing 62 bags by hand is hard work; renting a mixer helps.

Try the slab calculator with your own size.

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