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Concrete for a 16x20 Slab: Yards & Bags

A 16 × 20 ft slab at 4 inches thick is 3.95 cubic yards. With 10% extra for waste, plan on 4.35 cubic yards: 196 bags of 80 lb or 261 bags of 60 lb mix. Change the thickness below.

4.35 cubic yards of concrete

Cubic yards
4.35
Cubic feet
117.33
80 lb bags
196
60 lb bags
261
40 lb bags
392
  • Includes 10% extra for spillage and uneven ground.
  • Bag yields: 80 lb ≈ 0.60 cu ft, 60 lb ≈ 0.45 cu ft, 40 lb ≈ 0.30 cu ft.
  • Over about 1 cubic yard, ready-mix delivery is usually cheaper and easier than mixing bags by hand.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bags of concrete for a 16x20 slab?

About 196 bags of 80 lb concrete at 4 inches thick, including 10% extra.

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