Concrete for a 12×24 slab
A 12×24 ft slab at 4″ thick needs about 176 × 80 lb bags of concrete mix (with 10% waste) — or 4 cubic yards of ready-mix. Estimated materials cost ≈ $660 (ready-mix).
| Volume | 96 ft³ = 3.56 cu yd |
|---|---|
| 80 lb bags (no waste) | 160 |
| 80 lb bags (10% waste) | 176 |
| 60 lb bags (10% waste) | 235 |
| Ready-mix | 4 cu yd |
| Recommended | Order ready-mix |
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Estimate for standard concrete mix (e.g. Quikrete #1101 / Sakrete High-Strength). Bag counts round up and include your overage %. Cost is an estimate (as of June 2026, US national average) — confirm bag price and ready-mix delivery (often a 1 yd³ minimum + short-load fees) with your supplier. Not a substitute for a structural engineer on load-bearing work.
The math: volume = 12 × 24 × (4 ÷ 12) = 96 ft³, then ÷ 27 = 3.56 cubic yards. An 80 lb bag yields 0.60 ft³. Use the full concrete calculator to adjust the thickness, bag size, or waste factor — or, if you're debating doing it yourself, see DIY vs hiring a pro (cost comparison).
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Last updated: 2026-06-28.
Bag yields from the
QUIKRETE #1101
data sheet. Cost figures are US-national-average estimates and vary by region and supplier.