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Concrete Cost Calculator

How much does concrete cost? Ready-mix concrete typically costs $130 to $175 per cubic yard delivered. With gravel base, steel rebar reinforcement, formwork, and professional placement/finishing labor, complete concrete installations typically range from $6.00 to $12.00 per square foot. Use this calculator to build a comprehensive, transparent project budget.

Interactive Concrete Cost Calculator

ENGINEERING SCHEMATIC
Delivered Ready-Mix vs Dry Bag Cost Model
Volume (V) = Area × Depth 1 Cubic Yard = 27 Cubic Feet
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Pro Contractor Recommendation: Ready-mix concrete averages $140–$175 per cubic yard delivered. Under 4 yards, suppliers typically charge $100–$250 short-load surcharge.
Ready-Mix Concrete Volume & Price
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Materials, Subbase & Labor Rates
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Total Estimated Project Investment
$ 6,985.00
$8.73 / sq ft ($698.50 / cu yd)
Concrete Materials
$ 1,500.00
Ready-mix batch delivery
Labor & Finishing
$ 4,000.00
Placing, screeding, troweling
Subbase & Rebar
$ 650.00
Crushed stone + steel grid
Contingency Buffer
$ 635.00
10% site variation allowance

Concrete Cost Breakdown by Material & Labor

A professional concrete budget consists of multiple distinct material and labor line items:

  • Ready-Mix Concrete: Typically $130–$175 per cubic yard, depending on mix design strength (3,000 vs 4,000 PSI) and distance to the batch plant.
  • Crushed Stone Subbase: $25–$45 per ton delivered. A compacted 4-inch stone base provides uniform drainage and prevents settlement cracking.
  • Reinforcement: #4 rebar typically costs $8–$14 per 20-foot stick, plus tie wire and chairs.
  • Placing & Finishing Labor: Professional flatwork finishers typically charge $4.00 to $8.00 per square foot for form setup, pouring, screeding, bull floating, edging, and broom finish.

Looking for Localized State Pricing?

Ready-mix costs and labor rates vary significantly across the US. View our state guides for local ready-mix price ranges, frost depth requirements, and soil prep:

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