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Concrete for a 12×24 slab

  • Manufacturer bag yields · published coverage rates
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12×24 slab: concrete by thickness

ThicknessCu ftCu yd80 lb bags60 lb bags
3.5″84.003.11140187
4″96.003.56160214
5″120.004.44200267
6″144.005.33240320

No waste included in the table.

Worked example

12 ft × 24 ft = 288 sq ft. At 4 inches: 288 × 4 ÷ 12 = 96.00 cu ft, or 3.56 cubic yards. With 10% extra that is 3.91 yd³, or 176 bags of 80 lb mix.

At over 1 cubic yard, compare the cost and labor of bags against a ready-mix delivery.

Assumes standard concrete mix bag yields: 80 lb ≈ 0.60 cu ft, 60 lb ≈ 0.45 cu ft. Check the yield on your bag. 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet.

Frequently asked questions

How many bags of concrete for a 12×24 slab?

160 × 80 lb or 214 × 60 lb bags at 4 inches thick, before waste.

How many yards of concrete for a 12×24 slab?

3.56 cubic yards at 4 inches; 5.33 at 6 inches.