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Concrete Patio Slab Calculator

Estimate concrete for a patio slab using length, width, and thickness. Get cubic yards, cubic feet, cubic meters, bag counts, cost, waste, a live 3D preview, and a printable Concrete Depot report.

Measurement inputs

Results update live as you type.

Live calculation
Used only in the report and dashboard.
Switches the starter units.
Most jobs use volume with waste.
Enter a length greater than 0.
Enter a width greater than 0.
Enter a thickness greater than 0.
5% simple, 10% normal, 15% complex. Waste cannot be negative.
Optional. Leave blank if you do not want a cost estimate. Cost cannot be negative.

Live 3D patio preview

The same SVG is saved in the report.

Length20 ft
Width12 ft
Thickness4 in
Order quantity with waste
Includes 10% waste. Base patio slab volume is 2.96 cu yd.
3.26 cu yd
Base concrete2.96 cu yd
Cubic feet80.00 cu ft
Cubic meters2.27 m³
Patio area240 sq ft
60 lb bags196 bags
80 lb bags147 bags
Estimated cost$488.89
Thickness4 in

This is an estimate. Always confirm the final concrete order with your supplier or contractor before placing an order.

Formula used

All measurements are converted to feet before the patio volume is calculated.

Volume = Length × Width × Thickness
Cubic yards = Cubic feet ÷ 27
With waste = Base volume × (1 + Waste ÷ 100)