Primary material
62 bags
80 lb concrete mix
Use the calculated bag count as your buying starting point, then verify yield and pallet limits with the store.
10 x 10 concrete slab
How much concrete for a 10x10 slab?
A 10 ft by 10 ft slab is 100 square feet. At 4 inches thick it needs about 1.36 cubic yards or 62 bags of 80 lb mix with 10% waste. Adjust thickness, waste, and price below, or see the 4/5/6 inch breakdown.
10 x 10 x 4 in
1.36 yd³
62 bags at 80 lb
Area
100 sq ft
10 ft x 10 ft
Material cost (4 in)
$204
ready-mix, material only
10x10 by thickness
Concrete for a 10x10 slab at 4, 5, and 6 inches
Thickness drives the volume. Patios and shed pads often use 4 inches; driveways and heavier loads step up to 5 or 6 inches. All figures include the default 10% waste.
| Thickness | Cubic yards | 80 lb bags | 60 lb bags | Ready-mix material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in | 1.36 yd³ | 62 | 82 | $204 |
| 5 in | 1.70 yd³ | 77 | 102 | $255 |
| 6 in | 2.04 yd³ | 92 | 123 | $306 |
Want installed cost?
The figures here are material only. For labor, base prep, forms, and finishing, the concrete cost calculator gives a full installed range.
Shopping list
Ready to price and order
Use the calculated quantities as a starting cart, then compare store availability, delivery fees, pallet limits, and local ready-mix minimums before buying.
Large pours
Ready-mix quote check
For high bag counts, compare the bagged route against local ready-mix minimums, delivery, access, and unload time.
Optional base
Gravel base
Base depth is project-specific. Estimate it separately before adding bags or bulk gravel to the order.
Optional forms
Forms and stakes
Plan lumber, stakes, screws, release, and bracing around the perimeter and any step-downs or curves.
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Formula shown
How the 10x10 estimate works
1. Area is fixed at 100 sq ft
10 ft x 10 ft = 100 sq ft
2. Volume in cubic feet
100 sq ft x (thickness in / 12)
3. Yards, waste, and bags
yd³ = ft³ / 27; bags = ceil(ft³ x (1 + waste) / bag yield)
Watch the edges
A thickened edge, a low subgrade spot, or over-excavation adds concrete fast on a small slab. Bump the waste percentage up if the base is rough, and estimate any beam or haunch separately.
Sources
- Quikrete product yields — bagged concrete mix yield references
- Sakrete bagged concrete references — common bag sizes and concrete mix guidance
- ConcreteNetwork concrete price guide — ready-mix and installed concrete cost context
Sources checked
Checked against
Bag yields checked against Quikrete and Sakrete product specs; price ranges against published concrete cost guides.
How we check our numbersLast updated: June 25, 2026
Estimate only.
This calculator is not a quote. Verify product yield, price, delivery minimums, and local conditions with your supplier or contractor before buying materials.
FAQ
10x10 concrete slab questions
Bags, cubic yards, thickness, cost, and bags-vs-ready-mix for a 10 ft by 10 ft slab.
How much concrete do I need for a 10x10 slab? + -
A 10 ft by 10 ft slab at 4 inches thick needs about 1.36 cubic yards with the default 10% waste. That is roughly 62 bags of 80 lb mix or 82 bags of 60 lb mix. At 5 inches it rises to 1.70 yd³ and at 6 inches to 2.04 yd³.
How many 80 lb bags of concrete for a 10x10 slab? + -
About 62 bags of 80 lb concrete mix for a 4 inch slab with 10% waste, 77 bags at 5 inches, and 92 bags at 6 inches. That many bags is a lot of mixing, so compare against ready-mix delivery.
How many yards of concrete for a 10x10 slab? + -
A 10x10 slab is 100 square feet. At 4 inches that is about 1.36 cubic yards including 10% waste, which rounds up to a small ready-mix order. Most suppliers have a minimum load, so confirm their minimum before ordering.
How much does a 10x10 concrete slab cost? + -
Material alone for a 4 inch 10x10 slab is roughly $204 by ready-mix or $357 in 80 lb bags at typical prices. Installed cost (with labor, base prep, forms, and finishing) is higher and varies by region — use the concrete cost calculator for a full installed range.
Should I use bags or ready-mix for a 10x10 slab? + -
A 4 inch 10x10 slab needs dozens of bags, which is a long day of mixing. Many people order ready-mix for a slab this size for a consistent placement, but compare the bag total, ready-mix minimum, and delivery fee first.