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.
24 x 24 concrete slab
How much concrete for a 24x24 slab?
A 24 ft by 24 ft slab — a common two-car garage — is 576 square feet. At 4 inches it needs about 7.82 cubic yards; a 6 inch garage floor needs about 11.73 yd³ with 10% waste. Adjust thickness, waste, and price below.
24 x 24 x 6 in
11.73 yd³
garage floor
Area
576 sq ft
24 ft x 24 ft
Material cost (6 in)
$1,760
ready-mix, material only
24x24 by thickness
Concrete for a 24x24 slab at 4, 5, and 6 inches
A two-car garage floor is usually 5 to 6 inches over a compacted base with reinforcement. Four inches is shown for patio-style use. All figures include the default 10% waste.
| Thickness | Cubic yards | 80 lb bags | 60 lb bags | Ready-mix material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in | 7.82 yd³ | 352 | 470 | $1,173 |
| 5 in | 9.78 yd³ | 440 | 587 | $1,467 |
| 6 in | 11.73 yd³ | 528 | 704 | $1,760 |
Bag counts are shown for reference only — at this size the bag totals confirm it is a ready-mix pour.
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The figures here are material only. For labor, base prep, forms, reinforcement, 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 24x24 estimate works
1. Area is fixed at 576 sq ft
24 ft x 24 ft = 576 sq ft
2. Volume in cubic feet
576 sq ft x (thickness in / 12)
3. Yards and waste
yd³ = ft³ / 27, then add the waste allowance and round up to the load
Garage slab details matter
A garage floor usually wants a thickened edge or footing at the perimeter, reinforcement, a vapor barrier, and a slight slope to the door. Estimate the slab field here and add the haunch and reinforcement 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 29, 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
24x24 concrete slab questions
Cubic yards, ready-mix loads, garage thickness, cost, and reinforcement for a 24 ft by 24 ft slab.
How much concrete do I need for a 24x24 slab? + -
A 24 ft by 24 ft slab is 576 square feet. At 4 inches thick it needs about 7.82 cubic yards with the default 10% waste. A 6 inch garage slab needs about 11.73 yd³. Both are ready-mix orders.
How many yards of concrete for a 24x24 garage? + -
About 7.82 cubic yards at 4 inches, 9.78 yd³ at 5 inches, and 11.73 yd³ at 6 inches, all including 10% waste. A 24x24 two-car garage floor is commonly poured at 5 to 6 inches.
How thick should a 24x24 garage slab be? + -
A two-car garage floor is typically 5 to 6 inches of concrete over a compacted base, often with rebar or welded wire and thickened edges. Four inches is more of a patio or light-duty thickness. Follow local code and your engineer for vehicle and storage loads.
Is a 24x24 slab a bag or ready-mix job? + -
At 352-plus bags of 80 lb mix even at 4 inches, a 24x24 slab is firmly a ready-mix pour. Bags would mean hundreds of bags and an impossible mixing pace for a single, monolithic slab.
How much does a 24x24 concrete slab cost? + -
Material alone for a 6 inch 24x24 slab is roughly $1,760 in ready-mix at typical prices. Installed cost adds labor, base prep, forms, reinforcement, and finishing and varies by region — use the concrete cost calculator for a full installed range.