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Concrete for a 4×6 slab

  • Manufacturer bag yields · published coverage rates
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4×6 slab: concrete by thickness

ThicknessCu ftCu yd80 lb bags60 lb bags
3.5″7.000.261216
4″8.000.301418
5″10.000.371723
6″12.000.442027

No waste included in the table.

Worked example

4 ft × 6 ft = 24 sq ft. At 4 inches: 24 × 4 ÷ 12 = 8.00 cu ft, or 0.30 cubic yards. With 10% extra that is 0.33 yd³, or 15 bags of 80 lb mix.

At this size, bagged mix is manageable by hand.

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 4×6 slab?

14 × 80 lb or 18 × 60 lb bags at 4 inches thick, before waste.

How many yards of concrete for a 4×6 slab?

0.30 cubic yards at 4 inches; 0.44 at 6 inches.