Concrete for a 10 × 12 slab
Short answer
A 10 × 12 ft slab at 4" thick needs about 1.48 cubic yards of concrete — roughly 74 80-lb or 98 60-lb pre-mix bags (including 10% waste).
Concrete
1.48 yd³
80-lb bags
74
60-lb bags
98
40-lb bags
147
10 × 12 slab at 4" thick
A 10 × 12 ft slab is 120 square feet. At the standard 4-inch thickness that works out to 40 cubic feet, or 1.48 cubic yards including a 10% waste allowance. For a driveway or anything bearing vehicle loads, step up to 5–6 inches.
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Frequently asked questions
How much concrete for a 10 × 12 slab?
A 10 × 12 ft slab at 4" thick needs about 1.48 cubic yards (40 cubic feet), including a 10% waste allowance.
How many bags of concrete for a 10 × 12 slab?
About 74 80-lb bags, 98 60-lb bags, or 147 40-lb bags. Above roughly 1 cubic yard it is usually cheaper to order ready-mix than to buy bags.
Is a 4-inch slab thick enough?
Four inches is standard for patios, walkways, and shed floors. Go to 5–6 inches for driveways or anything carrying vehicle loads. Change the thickness in the calculator to see the new amount.