Concrete Curb Calculator — Calculate Concrete Needed for Curbs

Concrete Curb Calculator

Calculate concrete needed for curbs. Estimate cubic yards, bags of concrete mix, and cost for rectangular and L-shaped curbs.

Step 1: Curb Type & Dimensions

Concrete Curb Basics

Standard curb dimensions: 6 inches high × 6 inches wide. Allow 5-10% extra for waste. One cubic yard of concrete covers approximately 40 linear feet of 6×6 inch curb.

Step 2: Calculation Options

Concrete Bag Coverage

40lb bag: ~0.3 cubic feet
60lb bag: ~0.45 cubic feet
80lb bag: ~0.6 cubic feet
Mix ratio: Typically 1:2:3 (cement:sand:gravel)

Concrete Curb Calculation Results

Volume Summary
Concrete Bags
Cost Estimation

Total Concrete Needed

1.04 yd³
Rectangular: 50 ft × 6″ × 6″
Cubic Yards
1.04 yd³
Cubic Feet
28.13 ft³
Cubic Meters
0.80 m³
Linear Feet
50 ft

Concrete Bag Estimates

40 lb Bags
~0.3 ft³ each
94
60 lb Bags
~0.45 ft³ each
63
80 lb Bags
~0.6 ft³ each
47

Concrete Bag Requirements

40 lb Concrete Bags

Quantity Needed: 94 bags
Coverage: Each bag covers approximately 0.3 cubic feet
Total Weight: 3,760 lbs

60 lb Concrete Bags

Quantity Needed: 63 bags
Coverage: Each bag covers approximately 0.45 cubic feet
Total Weight: 3,780 lbs

80 lb Concrete Bags

Quantity Needed: 47 bags
Coverage: Each bag covers approximately 0.6 cubic feet
Total Weight: 3,760 lbs

Ready-Mix Concrete Delivery

Minimum Delivery: Typically 1 cubic yard
Cost Range: $120 – $200 per cubic yard
Delivery Fee: Usually $50 – $150 depending on distance

Cost Estimation

Concrete Cost
$156
Delivery Fee
$75
Tools & Materials
$50
Estimated Total
$281

Cost Breakdown

Concrete: $150 per cubic yard × 1.04 yd³ = $156
Delivery: Flat fee of $75
Tools & Materials: Forms, stakes, release agent, finishing tools = $50
Total Estimated Cost: $281

Cost Saving Tips

1. Order during off-season (late fall to early spring)
2. Combine with other concrete projects for larger order
3. Consider bagged concrete for small projects (< 0.5 yd³)
4. Rent tools instead of buying for one-time use

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