Project Cost Estimator
Patio — 4 in slab · 10% waste · light broom finish
Cost Breakdown
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Project Budget Estimator
Concrete Cost Calculator
Estimate slab concrete costs, ready mix pricing, delivery charges, and total project budgets using accurate contractor-grade concrete cost formulas.
- Concrete Cost Estimation
- Contractor Friendly
- Budget Planning
- Mobile Optimized
Regional Pricing Guide
Typical U.S. planning ranges—confirm with your local plant and crew. Not a price guarantee.
Ready mix ($/yd³)
$130 – $180 standard 3000–4000 psi. Higher strength, fiber, or winter mixes cost more.
Place & finish labor
$6 – $14 / sq ft residential flatwork. Commercial hard-trowel runs higher.
Reinforcement
$0.80 – $2.50 / sq ft for #4 grid and chairs. Structural mats increase steel budget.
Finishing
$1 – $4 / sq ft broom to stamped. Cures, sealers, and saw cuts are add-ons.
Practical Project Examples
Small Patio
12×12 ft, 4 in, broom finish.
2-Car Garage Slab
24×24 ft, 6 in, reinforced.
Driveway Project
20×40 ft, 5 in, #4 grid.
Foundation Slab
40×30 ft, 8 in, double mat.
Which concrete pricing tool should I use?
- This page (Project cost): Full slab budget—yards, delivery, labor, rebar, finish, cost per sf.
- Floor cost per sq ft: Quick estimate when you price labor and rebar per square foot.
- Slab quote calculator: Contractor quotes with markup on top of cost.
- Ready mix calculator: Truck count and delivery—volume focus.
- Concrete slab calculator: Volume, bags, and yards without full cost lines.
Concrete Pricing Formulas
Yards = (L × W × T ÷ 27) × (1 + waste%)Total = yards × $/yd + delivery + labor + rebar + finish · $/sq ft = total ÷ area
This concrete price calculator turns slab dimensions into a concrete slab cost calculator style budget. Pair yards with the concrete yard calculator or volume check on the concrete volume calculator. For dispatch-only estimates, use the ready mix concrete cost calculator.
Contractor Budgeting Guide
- Order yards with waste before pricing. Short loads and overbreak eat margin when you price net volume only.
- Separate mobilization from square-foot labor. Small pours still need setup, forms, and washout time.
- Budget steel early. Use slab rebar calculator for quantity, then plug material + place cost here.
- Include pump or conveyor fees. Hard-to-reach sites add line items not in per-yard plant quotes.
- Hidden costs: permits, gravel base, vapor barrier, curing compound, saw cutting, and weekend pour premiums.
- Cross-check combined bids. The concrete and rebar calculator helps align volume and steel on the same footprint.
Concrete Cost FAQ
Is delivery included in cost per yard?
Usually not. Plants quote material per yard; delivery is a separate ticket fee—add both in this tool.
What finish level should I budget?
Broom finish is the baseline for exterior flatwork. Garages and commercial slabs need higher labor for power trowel.
How do I lower cost per square foot?
Larger pours spread fixed delivery and setup. Thinner slabs save yards but may not meet structural requirements.