How Much Concrete for a 16x16 Slab? (4 Inch Thick)

A 16 × 16 ft slab poured 4 inches thick needs 3.48 cubic yards of concrete, including 10% extra for spillage and uneven ground. That's 157 bags of 80 lb premix or 209 bags of 60 lb.

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What are you pouring?
For a footing, use its width, e.g. 1' 4"
Patios and walks: 4 in. Driveways: 5–6 in.
5–10% is typical

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How it's worked out

  1. Area: 16 × 16 = 256 sq ft
  2. Volume: 256 sq ft × 4 in ÷ 12 = 85.3 cu ft
  3. Add 10%: 85.3 × 1.1 = 93.9 cu ft
  4. Cubic yards: 93.9 ÷ 27 = 3.48 yd³
  5. 80 lb bags: 93.9 ÷ 0.6 cu ft per bag = 157 bags

16x16 slab at other thicknesses

ThicknessCubic yards80 lb bags60 lb bags
4 in3.48157209
5 in4.35196261
6 in5.21235313

4 inches suits patios, sheds and walkways. Driveways and garage floors usually get 5 to 6 inches.

At 3.48 yards, ready-mix delivery is usually cheaper and much less work than mixing 157 bags by hand. Most suppliers deliver in quarter or half yard steps, so round up when you order.

Other common sizes

More detail: How Many Bags of Concrete Do I Need? (Chart + Examples)