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Concrete for a 20×20 slab

  • Manufacturer bag yields · published coverage rates
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20×20 slab: concrete by thickness

ThicknessCu ftCu yd80 lb bags60 lb bags
3.5″116.674.32195260
4″133.334.94223297
5″166.676.17278371
6″200.007.41334445

No waste included in the table.

Worked example

20 ft × 20 ft = 400 sq ft. At 4 inches: 400 × 4 ÷ 12 = 133.33 cu ft, or 4.94 cubic yards. With 10% extra that is 5.43 yd³, or 245 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 20×20 slab?

223 × 80 lb or 297 × 60 lb bags at 4 inches thick, before waste.

How many yards of concrete for a 20×20 slab?

4.94 cubic yards at 4 inches; 7.41 at 6 inches.