Concrete Patio Calculator & Material Planner
Concrete volume, delivery or bag quantities, base, forms and specified reinforcement.
Project estimate
Concrete Patio Planner
$1,228–$1,412
Material estimate + optional reserve · USD
- Slab area
- 240 ft²
- Concrete with allowance
- 3.26 yd³
- Equivalent 80 lb bags
- 147 bags
- Interior joint run
- 32 ft
- Working time allowance
- 0.88 days
14 person-hours / 2 people / 8 h per day. Provisional activity rates; adjust in advanced options.
Excludes labor, tax, delivery, equipment rental, permits and site work. Sample prices are not live retailer quotes. Upper budget includes 15% contingency.
Cost breakdown
- Concrete
- $595
- Base
- $193
- Forms
- $90
- Reinforcement
- $300
- Finishing
- $50
Shopping list
0 / 5 checkedWhole packages rounded up. Edit a unit price to use your supplier's quote.
Concrete
Ready-mix concrete
3.5 yd³
$595$170 per yd³
Base
Base aggregate
3.5 yd³
$193$55 per yd³
Forms
Form lumber (8 ft)
9 pieces
$90$10 per pieces
Reinforcement
Rebar (20 ft)
20 bars
$300$15 per bars
Finishing
Curing compound (gal)
2 gal
$50$25 per gal
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Assumptions & project notes
- Material allowance: 10%. Package sizes and coverage rates are editable in the inputs.
- This is a quantity takeoff, not structural sizing. Member sections, support spacing, connections, soil bearing and footing dimensions must come from an approved design. Defaults are illustrative.
- Rebar is a length allowance; laps, edge cover and cut layout need a separate check. Bag yield is 0.6 cubic feet per 80 lb bag; verify your product.
- Check final dimensions, product specifications and any required local approvals before ordering.
Tools & preparation
- Tape measure, square and level
- Layout string and stakes
- Mixing and material-handling equipment
- Suitable trowels / finishing tools
- Compaction or cutting equipment as required
A preparation list; confirm installation tools with your selected products.
Reference material
How to use the concrete patio planner
Start with length, width, depth / thickness, concrete supply. The result includes slab area, concrete with allowance, equivalent 80 lb bags, interior joint run. Open advanced options to match your product sizes, material allowance and labor expectations.
1. Measure and specify
Confirm geometry, finished levels, drainage and any structural design requirements.
2. Adjust the estimate
Use the specified thicknesses, block modules, reinforcement and product yields.
3. Prepare your order
Coordinate forms, base preparation, delivery quantities and access before ordering.
4. Plan the work
Follow the specified placement, finishing and curing sequence, including inspections where required.
Frequently asked questions
What does the concrete patio planner estimate?+
Concrete volume, delivery or bag quantities, base, forms and specified reinforcement. The shopping list includes ready-mix concrete, 80 lb concrete bags, base aggregate, form lumber (8 ft), rebar (20 ft), curing compound (gal).
Which assumptions should I check?+
This is a quantity takeoff, not structural sizing. Member sections, support spacing, connections, soil bearing and footing dimensions must come from an approved design. Defaults are illustrative. Rebar is a length allowance; laps, edge cover and cut layout need a separate check. Bag yield is 0.6 cubic feet per 80 lb bag; verify your product.
Are the prices current supplier quotes?+
No. Initial unit prices are illustrative USD budgeting inputs. Enter a price beside each material to use your own quote. The total includes materials only; labor, shipping, taxes, permits and rental are excluded.
Can I save or share my project?+
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