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Concrete for a 6×6 slab

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

ThicknessCu ftCu yd80 lb bags60 lb bags
3.5″10.500.391824
4″12.000.442027
5″15.000.562534
6″18.000.673040

No waste included in the table.

Worked example

6 ft × 6 ft = 36 sq ft. At 4 inches: 36 × 4 ÷ 12 = 12.00 cu ft, or 0.44 cubic yards. With 10% extra that is 0.49 yd³, or 22 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 6×6 slab?

20 × 80 lb or 27 × 60 lb bags at 4 inches thick, before waste.

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

0.44 cubic yards at 4 inches; 0.67 at 6 inches.