Concrete Pad Cost Calculator

Estimate the exact cost to pour a concrete patio, driveway, or foundation pad. Calculate cubic yards needed and total costs for materials and labor.

Pad length feet Please enter a valid length

Pad width feet Please enter a valid width

Pad thickness inches 4" for patios, 6" for driveways/heavy loads Please enter a valid thickness

Concrete cost $/cu yd Average cost per cubic yard delivered Please enter a valid cost

Labor cost $/sq ft Prep, forming, and finishing (Avg: $4-$8/sq ft) Please enter a valid labor rate

Calculation Results

Estimated Total Cost

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Includes both ready-mix concrete and professional labor.

How to use this concrete pad cost calculator

Enter your pad dimensions

Input the length and width of the concrete pad in feet.

Set the pad thickness

Most standard patios and walkways are 4 inches thick. Driveways and RV pads require 6 inches of thickness to support heavy vehicle loads.

Adjust material and labor rates

Concrete prices and labor rates vary by region. Adjust the defaults based on quotes from local ready-mix suppliers and concrete contractors.

Get your instant estimate

The tool automatically calculates the exact cubic yards of concrete needed and breaks down your total material and labor costs.

Concrete Pad Volume & Base Pricing ($150/Cubic Yard)

Pad Area	Slab Thickness	Volume Needed	Est. Concrete Cost
100 sq ft	4 inches	1.23 yd³	$185
100 sq ft	5 inches	1.54 yd³	$231
100 sq ft	6 inches	1.85 yd³	$278
100 sq ft	8 inches	2.47 yd³	$370
200 sq ft	4 inches	2.47 yd³	$370
200 sq ft	5 inches	3.09 yd³	$463
200 sq ft	6 inches	3.70 yd³	$556
200 sq ft	8 inches	4.94 yd³	$741
400 sq ft	4 inches	4.94 yd³	$741
400 sq ft	5 inches	6.17 yd³	$926
400 sq ft	6 inches	7.41 yd³	$1,111
400 sq ft	8 inches	9.88 yd³	$1,481
600 sq ft	4 inches	7.41 yd³	$1,111
600 sq ft	5 inches	9.26 yd³	$1,389
600 sq ft	6 inches	11.11 yd³	$1,667
600 sq ft	8 inches	14.81 yd³	$2,222
1000 sq ft	4 inches	12.35 yd³	$1,852
1000 sq ft	5 inches	15.43 yd³	$2,315
1000 sq ft	6 inches	18.52 yd³	$2,778
1000 sq ft	8 inches	24.69 yd³	$3,704

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 10x10 concrete pad cost?

A standard 10x10 concrete pad (100 square feet) at 4 inches thick requires about 1.25 cubic yards of concrete. With average rates of $150 per cubic yard for concrete and $5 per square foot for labor, you can expect to pay around $685 total ($185 for materials and $500 for labor).

How thick should a concrete pad be?

For pedestrian traffic (patios, sidewalks, AC unit pads), 4 inches is the standard thickness. For residential driveways or areas supporting passenger vehicles, a minimum of 6 inches is recommended. For heavy commercial machinery or RV parking, 8 inches with heavy rebar reinforcement is ideal.

Does this cost include site preparation?

The $4 to $8 per square foot labor average typically covers basic grading, building wood forms, pouring, and finishing the concrete. However, if your yard requires major excavation, tree removal, or hauling away old concrete, your labor costs will increase significantly.

How many cubic yards of concrete do I need?

To calculate cubic yards, multiply your length (ft) by width (ft) to get square footage. Multiply that by the thickness in feet (inches divided by 12) to get cubic feet. Finally, divide by 27 to convert cubic feet into cubic yards. This calculator performs that exact math instantly.

About this calculator

This concrete pad cost calculator provides homeowners and contractors with a fast, accurate budgetary estimate for pouring flatwork. Whether you are building a backyard patio, a driveway extension, or a foundation for a shed, accurately estimating both the material volume and labor is critical for planning.

The mathematical formulas used in this calculator are standard in the concrete industry:

Area (sq ft) = Length (ft) × Width (ft)
Volume (cu yd) = Area × (Thickness ÷ 12) ÷ 27
Material Cost = Volume × Concrete Price per Yard
Labor Cost = Area × Labor Rate per Sq Ft

Total Cost = Material Cost + Labor Cost

When ordering ready-mix concrete from a supplier, it is an industry best practice to add a 10% overage to your cubic yard calculation to account for uneven subgrades, minor spills, and variations in depth. Running short on a concrete pour can ruin a project, as the cold joint formed between two separate deliveries can cause structural weakness.