How much concrete is a 24×36 slab?
A 24-by-36-foot slab covers 864 square feet. At the standard 4-inch thickness that's about 10.67 cubic yards of concrete before waste, or roughly 11.73 yards once you add a 10% allowance. At about 11.73 cubic yards you are into multi-truck territory, so line up site access and timing before you schedule delivery. The calculator above is pre-filled to these dimensions; change the thickness or price to match your job.
Concrete for a 24×36 slab by thickness
| Thickness | Concrete to order | 80 lb bags | Material cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4″ (standard) | 11.73 yd³ | 528 | $1,877 |
| 5″ | 14.67 yd³ | 660 | $2,347 |
| 6″ | 17.60 yd³ | 793 | $2,816 |
Material cost at $160/yd³ ready-mix, before delivery fees. Cost data updated June 2026.
Common questions
How many yards of concrete for a 24x36 slab?
A 24x36 slab at 4 inches thick needs about 10.67 cubic yards before waste. Add 5-10% extra so you don't come up short. Change the thickness in the calculator above to see how it affects the total.
How many bags of concrete for a 24x36 slab?
At 4 inches thick that's roughly 528 eighty-pound bags with a 10% allowance. Past about 1 cubic yard (around 45 bags), ready-mix delivery is usually cheaper and far less work than mixing bags by hand.
What does a 24x36 slab cost?
Material alone is a small share of the total. Installed, slabs this size run a wide range depending on thickness, finish, site prep, and region. Use the calculator's installed-cost range as a ballpark, then compare local quotes for a real price.