Concrete Calculator

📏 Thickness Guidelines

🚚 Ordering Tips

• Minimum truck delivery is usually 1 cubic yard
• Short load fees apply under 5 yards
• Saturday delivery costs extra
• Have everything ready before truck arrives
• Trucks need 14ft clearance and firm ground
• Most trucks hold 10 cubic yards maximum

💰 Cost Factors

• Ready-mix: $150-200 per cubic yard
• Delivery fees: $50-150
• Short load fee: $50-100
• Weekend delivery: +$100-200
• Pumping service: $150-300/hour
• Bagged concrete: $5-8 per 60lb bag

🛠️ Essential Tools

• Wheelbarrow for moving concrete
• Shovels and rakes for spreading
• Screed board for leveling
• Float for smoothing surface
• Edger for clean edges
• Broom for texture (non-slip)

⏱️ Working Time

• Initial set: 30-45 minutes
• Final finish: 2-4 hours
• Walk on: 24-48 hours
• Drive on: 7 days minimum
• Full strength: 28 days
• Hot weather reduces working time

🌡️ Weather Considerations

• Ideal temp: 50-75°F
• Too hot: Concrete sets too fast
• Too cold: Use cold weather mix
• Never pour on frozen ground
• Cover if rain expected
• Keep moist for 7 days to cure