Cost of 3 Yards of Concrete
Work out cubic yards and the delivered price of ready-mix concrete.
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Short-load fees apply below 10 cubic yards at many plants. Ask your supplier for its minimum order and fee.
How it works
Cubic yards = length × width × thickness (in) ÷ 12 ÷ 27. Cost = yards ordered × price per yard + any short-load fee.
Example: 3.00 yd³, ordered as 3 yd³, costs about $480 to $690 delivered, including a short-load fee.
At a glance
Same settings as the calculator above, changing only the cubic yards.
| Cubic yards | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yd³ | $160 | $230 |
| 2 yd³ | $320 | $460 |
| 3 yd³ | $480 | $690 |
| 5 yd³ | $800 | $1,150 |
| 10 yd³ | $1,200 | $1,700 |
Installed cost per square foot (US)
| Project | Per ft² |
|---|---|
| Concrete slab | $4 – $8 |
| Concrete patio | $6 – $9 |
| Concrete walkway or sidewalk | $6 – $9 |
| Concrete driveway | $6 – $12 |
| Slab foundation | $12 – $18 |
| Garage floor slab | $4 – $8 |
| Stamped concrete | $8 – $26 |
| Stamped concrete patio | $8 – $21 |
| Stamped concrete driveway | $8 – $28 |
| Stamped concrete walkway | $9 – $20 |
| Concrete removal | $3 – $8 |
| Concrete resurfacing | $3 – $5 |
| Concrete sealing | $1 – $3 |
| Stamped overlay on existing slab | $3 – $5 |
Ready-mix concrete: $120 to $170 per cubic yard delivered (HomeAdvisor).
Common questions
How much is a yard of concrete?
HomeAdvisor puts ready-mix concrete at $120 to $170 per cubic yard delivered.
What is a short load?
Most plants charge extra for orders under a full truck, often under 10 cubic yards, to cover the cost of the trip.
How much does a yard of concrete cover?
One cubic yard covers about 81 square feet at 4 inches thick, 65 square feet at 5 inches and 54 square feet at 6 inches.
Sources
- HomeAdvisor, Concrete cost per yard: https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/outdoor-living/deliver-concrete/
- Quikrete, Concrete Mix data sheet (bag yields): https://www.quikrete.com/PDFs/DATA_SHEET-Concrete%20Mix%201101.pdf