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Everyday utility math — the kind you'd otherwise pull up four browser tabs for. I keep it to one clean answer.
Try a scenario
Click to load — tweak from there.Inputs
Result
Ready-mix needed
1.36
cu yd
Equivalent 80lb bags
62
Total cubic feet
33.3
Slab area
100
sq ft

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How to use this
- 1Enter slab thickness (in).
- 2Enter waste factor (%).
- 3Read your ready-mix needed on the right — it updates as you type.
- 4Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.
About this calculator
A 10x10 slab is one of the most commonly poured concrete pads — sized right for a storage shed, a small patio, or an AC condenser pad — and the fixed 100 square foot footprint makes it worth having dedicated math rather than re-deriving cubic yards every time. This calculator locks in the 10-foot by 10-foot footprint and lets you adjust only the thickness (4 inches is standard for sheds and patios, 5-6 inches if it'll see vehicle weight) and waste factor, then returns both the ready-mix cubic yards to order and the equivalent 80lb bag count if you're hand-mixing instead. Because the area is fixed at 100 square feet, the only variable driving total volume is thickness, so this tool doubles as a quick reference: every extra inch of slab thickness adds roughly 0.31 cubic yards across the full 10x10 footprint. That's useful when deciding whether to upgrade from a 4-inch to a 5-inch slab for a heavier shed or small vehicle, since the incremental concrete cost is easy to see instantly.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Slab thickness: 4 in
- Waste factor: 10 %
Results
- Ready-mix needed: 1.36
- Equivalent 80lb bags: 62
- Total cubic feet: 33.3
- Slab area: 100
What each field means
Inputs
- Slab thickness (in)
- The slab thickness used in the calculation, measured in in. Starts at 4 in so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 3–8 in.
- Waste factor (%)
- The waste factor used in the calculation, measured in %. Starts at 10 % so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 0–25 %.
Results
- Ready-mix needed
- cu yd
- Equivalent 80lb bags
- Returned as a whole number. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Total cubic feet
- Returned as a decimal number. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Slab area
- sq ft
FAQ
How much concrete does a standard 10x10 slab need?
At the common 4-inch thickness, a 10x10 slab needs about 1.36 cubic yards before waste, which most orders round up to a 1.5 cubic yard minimum load or roughly 63 bags of 80lb mix.
Should a 10x10 shed pad be 4 or 6 inches thick?
4 inches is standard for a garden shed with no vehicle traffic; go to 5-6 inches with wire mesh or rebar reinforcement if the pad will ever support a car, riding mower storage with regular driving on/off, or a heavier structure.
Do I need rebar or wire mesh in a 10x10 slab?
For shed and patio pads, welded wire mesh is common and helps control cracking; rebar is typically reserved for slabs bearing structural load or vehicle weight, but either adds meaningful crack resistance for a modest material cost.
How many cubic yards is the typical delivery minimum?
Most ready-mix suppliers set a 1 to 3 cubic yard minimum before charging a short-load fee, so a 10x10 slab at 4-5 inches usually clears the minimum on its own without extra fees.
Accuracy and limitations
- Estimates assume standard, average conditions — local rules, pricing, and materials vary.
- Results are rounded for readability; add a buffer before ordering, booking, or committing.
- Double-check anything with a real cost attached against a local quote.
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RevenueLab. (2026). 10x10 Concrete Slab Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/concrete-slab-10x10-calculator
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Source: [10x10 Concrete Slab Calculator — RevenueLab](https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/concrete-slab-10x10-calculator) (2026).
