ConcreteBag

How Many Bags of Concrete for a 4x4 Slab?

A 4x4 slab at 4" needs 10 bags of 80 lb concrete.

10bags

80 lb bags · estimated $69.80 at $6.98/bag

Advertisement placeholder (ad-slot-1)

Estimated cost: ~$69.80 (10 × $6.98/bag, Spring 2026 pricing)

Quick presets

Bag size

Material list

  • 10 × 80 lb concrete mix bags $69.80 @ $6.98/bag (Spring 2026)Home Depot ↗Lowe's ↗
  • Wheelbarrow or mixing tub
  • Mixing hoe or drill paddle
  • Margin trowel or float
4 ft (W)4 ft (L)4 in (T)

Multi-bag comparison

Bag sizeBagsPrice/bagTotal
80 lbBest value10$6.98$69.80
60 lb14$5.98$83.72
40 lb20$4.98$99.60

Prices are spring 2026 estimates. Above ~60 bags, price a ready-mix truck too — it is often cheaper.

Advertisement placeholder (ad-slot-2)
10 bags(80 lb)
$69.80
Buy at Home Depot

How this is calculated

We convert your dimensions to cubic feet, add a 10% waste buffer for spillage and an uneven subgrade, then divide by the bag's yield and round up to the next full bag.

FAQ

How many bags of concrete for a 4x4 slab?

A 4x4 slab at 4 inches needs about 10 bags of 80 lb or 14 bags of 60 lb concrete, including a 10% waste allowance.

How much does a 4x4 concrete slab cost?

About $70 in 80 lb bags at current prices.

How many cubic feet of concrete is a 4x4 slab at 4 inches?

About 5.3 cubic feet, or 5.9 cubic feet once the 10% waste buffer is added.