Estimate ready mix, delivery, labor, preparation, reinforcement, finishing, and total concrete project cost. Results update instantly as you type.
Need material volume?Open the Concrete Calculator→We calculate from the measurements you enter, apply the selected coverage or waste factor, and round purchasable items up where partial packages are impractical.
Unusual layouts, product tolerances, local codes, and site conditions can change the final quantity. Use product instructions and approved plans for the final order.
This estimator first calculates the ready mix volume, including your waste allowance. It then adds the prices you enter for material, delivery, short load service, pumping, labor, preparation, reinforcement, finishing, permits, and contingency.
length × width × (thickness ÷ 12) × (1 + waste ÷ 100) ÷ 27Project totalmaterial + delivery and fees + labor + preparation + reinforcement + finishing + contingencyA 9 foot by 9 foot slab at 4 inches thick equals 1 cubic yard before waste. Using user entered amounts of $150 per cubic yard, $50 delivery, $100 short load service, $2 per square foot labor, $38 preparation, and 10 percent contingency produces this arithmetic example.
The example demonstrates the formula only. It is not a current price guide or contractor quote.
One cubic yard is a volume equal to 27 cubic feet. Its purchase price depends on the mix, supplier, location, quantity, and delivery requirements. Ask a local supplier for a current price per cubic yard and separate delivery, short load, or pump charges, then enter those values here.
Bagged concrete can suit small jobs, but the material comparison is only one part of the decision. The calculator uses approximate mixed yields of 0.30 cubic feet for a 40 pound bag, 0.45 cubic feet for a 60 pound bag, and 0.60 cubic feet for an 80 pound bag. Check the exact package yield and consider mixing time, equipment, and labor. Ready mix may involve minimum orders and delivery charges.
Reviewed September 9, 2026
There is no reliable national price for every project. Ready mix prices vary by location, mix design, order size, supplier, and date. Enter a current local supplier quote and include delivery and short load charges.
A useful estimate can include ready mix, delivery, short load charges, pumping, labor, site preparation, reinforcement, finishing, permits, and a contingency chosen for the project.
Yes. Enter a price for the selected bag size to see the bag count and material total. The bag total does not include mixing labor, equipment, delivery, preparation, or finishing.
Concrete prices are local and change over time. Empty fields prevent an old or unrelated price from appearing to be a current quote for your project.
They are simple sensitivity checks around your completed estimate. They are not claims about local market prices or a predicted contractor quote.
Reviewed September 9, 2026
