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Concrete Calculator — Slabs, Footings, Columns & Steps

The universal multi-shape construction engine for slabs, Sonotube columns, trench footings, and outdoor concrete steps.

Whether you are pouring flat driveways, cylindrical Sonotube deck piers, continuous trench footings, or monolithic outdoor stairs, this multi-shape concrete calculator delivers instant cubic yard and bag requirements. Features live geometric diagrams and an on-site cement/sand/gravel mix ratio breakdown.

Project Inputs & Specs

Real-Time Engine
Length (ft)
Width (ft)
Thickness (in)
10%

Visual Blueprint & Diagram

16' L × 10' W4" Depth
On-Site 1:2:4 Mix Ratio Proportions
1 Part Cement13 Bags (94lb)
2 Parts Sand0.96 Cu Yd
4 Parts Gravel1.91 Cu Yd
Calculated Volume

Total Concrete Required

2.17Cubic Yards

Yields 58.67 Cu Ft (with 10% buffer)

80lb Bags
98bags
0.60 cu ft yield
60lb Bags
131bags
0.45 cu ft yield
Total Weight
4.40US Tons
~150 lbs/cu.ft
Cement (1:2:4 Mix)
1394lb bags
For on-site batching
Purchasing Recommendation

Order 2.5 Cubic Yards from Ready-Mix Batch Plant

On-site mixing for this volume requires approx: 13 bags Portland Cement, 0.96 cu.yds sand, and 1.91 cu.yds coarse aggregate.

Multi-Shape Geometric Volume Equations

Standard geometric solid equations are calculated in cubic feet, scaled with a 10% jobsite safety factor, and converted to cubic yards:

Slab: L × W × (T ÷ 12) | Column: π × (D ÷ 24)² × H × Qty | Footing: L × (W ÷ 12) × (Depth ÷ 12) | Cu Yds = Cu Ft ÷ 27

Step-by-Step Step Rule:

  1. 1Select your pour shape: Rectangular Slab, Round Pier/Column, Trench Footing, or Steps.
  2. 2Enter cross-sectional dimensions in feet and inches.
  3. 3Verify visual geometry schematic to ensure measurements correspond to outer forms.
  4. 4View both ready-mix cubic yards and dry bag / on-site ratio component yields.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For cylindrical concrete columns and Sonotube pier footings, the formula is Volume = π × (Radius in feet)² × Height in feet. Convert your tube diameter from inches to radius in feet by dividing the diameter in inches by 24 (e.g. 12" diameter = 0.5 ft radius). Divide total cubic feet by 27 to obtain cubic yards.
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