Concrete Report: 6'x8'x6"

Answer

Estimated Concrete Volume
0.889 cubic yards
24 cubic feet

Estimated Weight of Concrete

1.6 tons
3191.11 pounds

Covering 48 sq. ft. at 6" depth
Change dimensions

Optional 10% extra concrete
for waste allowance

10% = 0.09 cubic yards
Total Concrete with 10% = 0.98 cubic yards

Order Size

This order size is considered
Medium

How Many Concrete Bags?*

53.260lb Concrete bags
39.980lb Concrete bags
35.590lb Concrete bags
63.850lb Concrete bags
12Small wheelbarrow loads
6Large wheelbarrow loads
*Approximation Estimate

Concrete Truck for 6'x8' x6"

9%
0.09 Concrete Truck Loads (10 cu/yd Capacity)

Cost Estimate for 6'x8' x6"

Purchasing ready-mix concrete is by far the easiest way to mix concrete for medium to large projects and can even be used on smaller projects as well. We have provided a cost comparison between ready mix and DIY concrete premix bags to give you a rough ballpark estimate.

Bag Cost Estimate

Pre-mixed concrete bags cost on average $3.50 per 80lb bag. Using pre-mixed bags to cover 48 sq ft at a depth of 6", the estimated cost is $139.65
$139.65
for 39.9 x 80lb bags

Truck Cost Estimate

Ready-mixed concrete costs on average $108.22 per cubic yard delivered.

Most concrete truck companies have a 1 to 4 cubic yard minimum order. We recommend contacting your nearest concrete suppiler for an estimate. So for this estimate the 1 yard minimum will be used.

Concrete trucks may also charge a "short load" fee for partially filled loads. Short load fees are charged at about $17 for every yard not used on the truck.

So for a 10 cu/yd Truck Load - 1 cu/yd of concrete = 9.00
9.00 x $17.00 = $153.00
$153.00 + $108.22 = $261.22
$261.22
(1 cubic yard)

Pros Do Everything*

$240.00$5.00 sq ft Low End**
$288.00$6.00 sq ft
$336.00$7.00 sq ft
$384.00$8.00 sq ft
$504.00$10.50 sq ft High End***

*6 inch pours and under.
**Cost assumes subbase and general prep is done.

Concrete Extras

A well-compacted subbase provides a strong foundation for concrete to lay on. We recommend you contact your nearest concrete supplier for their recommendations on whether you need a subbase, base depth, and rock type.

With a brief look, a 6x8 area at 6 inches deep, you would need approximately 1.26 tons or 0.89 cubic yards of gravel.

Concrete reinforcing is also recommended in high traffic areas and medium to large areas. Wire mesh on average costs $0.56 per sq ft and fiber mesh costs $0.13 per sq ft.

So for your 48 sq ft area, this may roughly cost $26.88 for wire mesh, $144.00 for thicker wire rebar mesh and $6.24 for fiber mesh.

*Reinforcing for 10 inch pours and under.
How to Calculate Concrete Amount for 6x8 x6"
6 * 8 = 48 sq ft
6 / 12 = 0.5 ft depth
48 * 0.5 = 24 cu ft
24 / 27 = 0.88888888888889
= 0.889 cu/yd
How to Calculate Concrete Weight
0.88888888888889 * 3590 = 3191.11 lbs
Density of concrete used 2130 kg/m3or 133 lbs/ft3.

6 ft x 8 ft x 6" Concrete Summary

How much concrete do I need for an area of 6 ft x 8 ft x 6" depth? 0.889 cu. yds.
How many concrete bags would I need for a 6 ft x 8 ft x 6" slab? 39.9 x 80lb Concrete bags.
How much does it cost to pour a 6'x8' x6" slab? Ready-mix costs approx $250.90.
How much does it cost to hire a contractor to concrete a 6'x8' x6" slab? A pro costs between $240.00 and $504.00.
How do you calculate concrete volume? Formula ((width x length) x (depth in inches / 12)) / 27 = total cubic yards. See our how to here

This Page is Calculated for the Following: 6 ft x 8 ft x 6", 6x8x6, 48 sq. ft., 6 x 8, 6x8, 6x8 x6", 6'x8'x6", 6'x8' x6"
This Concrete calculator can be used for a slab, floor, garage, block, wall, driveway, patio, countertop, footings, foundation, pool or basement, and most rectangular areas.
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