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Concrete for a 6×8 slab

  • Manufacturer bag yields · published coverage rates
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6×8 slab: concrete by thickness

ThicknessCu ftCu yd80 lb bags60 lb bags
3.5″14.000.522432
4″16.000.592736
5″20.000.743445
6″24.000.894054

No waste included in the table.

Worked example

6 ft × 8 ft = 48 sq ft. At 4 inches: 48 × 4 ÷ 12 = 16.00 cu ft, or 0.59 cubic yards. With 10% extra that is 0.65 yd³, or 30 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 6×8 slab?

27 × 80 lb or 36 × 60 lb bags at 4 inches thick, before waste.

How many yards of concrete for a 6×8 slab?

0.59 cubic yards at 4 inches; 0.89 at 6 inches.