Concrete for a 1,450 Sq Ft Slab
How much concrete for a 1,450 sq ft slab, by thickness.
A 1,450 sq ft slab at 4 inches thick needs about 17.9 cubic yards of concrete.
| Thickness | Concrete | 80 lb bags |
|---|---|---|
| 4" | 17.9 cu yd | 806 bags |
| 5" | 22.38 cu yd | 1,007 bags |
| 6" | 26.85 cu yd | 1,209 bags |
| 8" | 35.8 cu yd | 1,612 bags |
An 80 lb bag yields ~0.6 cu ft. Jobs over a cubic yard are usually cheaper as ready-mix. Order 5-10% extra.
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Last reviewed: November 2026
Data sources: Standard volume and area formulas.
Disclaimer: Quantities are estimates from the area you entered; measure your actual space and add a waste allowance. Material and labor costs vary by region.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 1,450 sq ft slab needs about 17.9 cubic yards at 4 inches thick. Thicker slabs need proportionally more — see the table for 4 to 8 inches.
It depends on thickness. The table on this page shows the number of 80 lb bags for each slab thickness, though large slabs are usually cheaper as ready-mix.