How Much Concrete for a 40 × 60 Slab?
A 40 × 60 ft slab is 2,400 sq ft. It needs 32.59 cubic yards of concrete at 4 inches thick or 48.89 yd³ at 6 inches, including 10% extra.
| Order | 4 in thick | 6 in thick |
|---|---|---|
| Cubic yards | 32.59 | 48.89 |
| 80-lb bags | 1,467 | 2,200 |
| 60-lb bags | 1,956 | 2,934 |
| 50-lb bags | 2,347 | 3,520 |
| 40-lb bags | 2,934 | 4,400 |
| Cubic meters | 24.92 | 37.38 |
Concrete needed
32.59 cubic yards
880.0 ft³ · 24.92 m³ · includes 10% extra
You need about 32.59 cubic yards of concrete, or 1,467 bags of 80 lb mix.
Bags of premix
- 2,93440 lb bags
- 2,34750 lb bags
- 1,95660 lb bags
- 1,46780 lb bags
- —20 kg bags
- —25 kg bags
- Before extra29.63 yd³ (800.0 ft³)
- Weight of bags117,360 lb
- Per hole—
- Ready-mix costAdd a price per yd³
- Bagged costAdd a price per bag
One 80 lb bag makes about 0.60 ft³ (manufacturer's published yield). Bags are rounded up.
At 32.59 yd³, bags are not realistic (1,467 × 80 lb). This is a ready-mix pour, often with a contractor's crew and sometimes a pump.
Estimate only, not a quote or engineering advice. Disclaimer
A 40 × 60 ft slab is a large pole barn or commercial-style shop floor. A job this size usually involves a contractor, a pump or several trucks, and a planned pour schedule.
40 × 60 slab at other thicknesses
| Thickness | yd³ exact | yd³ +10% | 80-lb bags | 60-lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 in | 25.93 | 28.52 | 1,284 | 1,712 |
| 4 in | 29.63 | 32.59 | 1,467 | 1,956 |
| 5 in | 37.04 | 40.74 | 1,834 | 2,445 |
| 6 in | 44.44 | 48.89 | 2,200 | 2,934 |
| 8 in | 59.26 | 65.19 | 2,934 | 3,912 |
How it's worked out
For bags, the 880.0 ft³ (with extra) is divided by each bag's yield: 0.60 ft³ for 80 lb, 0.45 for 60 lb, 0.375 for 50 lb and 0.30 for 40 lb, then rounded up. At 4 inches the slab itself weighs about 112,000 lb, using the 140 lb/ft³ unit weight QUIKRETE lists for its Concrete Mix.
Bags or a truck?
At 32.59 yd³, bags are not realistic: it would take 1,467 × 80-lb bags. This is a ready-mix pour, and at this size often a job for a concrete contractor with a crew, and sometimes a pump.
For a slab this size, the number to give a ready-mix supplier is the yardage: 32.59 yd³ at 4 inches or 48.89 yd³ at 6 inches, with 10% extra already included. Some people order a little less than the full allowance and keep a few bags on hand to top off.
Don't forget the base: most slabs sit on a compacted layer of gravel, and thicker edges or footings around the perimeter add concrete. Use the footing calculator for a thickened edge.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards of concrete for a 40x60 slab?
29.63 cubic yards at 4 inches thick and 44.44 yd³ at 6 inches, before waste. With 10% extra, order 32.59 or 48.89 yd³.
How many bags of concrete for a 40x60 slab?
At 4 inches with 10% extra: 1,467 bags of 80-lb mix, 1,956 of 60 lb, 2,347 of 50 lb or 2,934 of 40 lb. At 6 inches: 2,200 bags of 80 lb or 2,934 of 60 lb.
How many cubic feet of concrete for a 40x60 slab?
800.0 ft³ at 4 inches (2,400 sq ft × 4 ÷ 12) and 1,200.0 ft³ at 6 inches, before waste.
How thick should a 40x60 slab be?
Four inches is usual for patios, walkways and shed pads. Garage floors, driveways and pads for heavy loads are commonly 5 to 6 inches. Follow local code or your plans for anything structural.
Other slab sizes
Related
Sources
- QUIKRETE: Concrete Mix No. 1101 data sheet (Revised Oct 2022; checked Nov 11, 2026)