🧱 Premix Concrete Estimation

How to Calculate Concrete Bags Needed for Slabs, Footings & Steps Free Guide • Free Guide • No Email Needed

By Shihab Uddin • Updated August 3, 2026 • 6 min read

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💡 Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Premix Bag Requirement Table (100 sq ft)

For a standard 100 sq ft slab, the number of premix concrete bags required depends directly on slab thickness (4", 5", or 6"). Always add a 10% waste allowance for uneven sub-base excavation.

Slab Thickness	Cubic Feet Volume	Cubic Yards	80lb Bags (+10% Waste)	60lb Bags (+10% Waste)
4 Inches (Patio/Walkway)	33.33 ft³	1.23 yd³	61 bags	81 bags
5 Inches (Driveway/Shed)	41.67 ft³	1.54 yd³	76 bags	102 bags
6 Inches (Heavy Vehicle)	50.00 ft³	1.85 yd³	92 bags	122 bags

1. Rectangular Slab Calculation Formula

📦 Quick Concrete Bag Estimator

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Length (ft)

Width (ft)

Depth (in)

60 lb Bags:82 Bags

80 lb Bags:62 Bags

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To calculate bags for a slab, multiply length by width by thickness (in feet) and divide by the bag yield ($0.60 \text{ ft}^3$ per 80lb bag).

Bags (80lb) = (Length_ft × Width_ft × Depth_in / 12) ÷ 0.60 × 1.10

For raw material batching with cement, sand, and gravel, refer to our Concrete Mix Ratios & Compaction Guide.

2. Cylindrical Post & Sonotube Footing Formula

For round post holes and cylindrical sonotube footings, calculate volume using $V = \pi r^2 h$.

A 12-inch diameter sonotube post hole dug 3 feet deep yields $1.57 \text{ ft}^3$ of volume, requiring 3 bags of 80lb premix concrete.

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