Concrete for a 150 Sq Ft Slab

How much concrete for a 150 sq ft slab, by thickness.

A 150 sq ft slab at 4 inches thick needs about 1.85 cubic yards of concrete.
ThicknessConcrete80 lb bags
4" 1.85 cu yd84 bags
5" 2.31 cu yd105 bags
6" 2.78 cu yd125 bags
8" 3.7 cu yd167 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 150 sq ft slab needs about 1.85 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.