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Quantity Calculator

You can use this handy calculator to help you determine the number of bags of QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix, Mortar Mix, or Fast-Setting Concrete you will need for the following projects. (All calculations are rounded up to the next highest whole bag).

   CONCRETE MIX

Enter the size of the slab you want to build in square feet. The calculator will indicate the number of 60 or 80 pound bags of QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix you need to build a 4" or a 6" slab. (All yields are approximate and do not include allowance for uneven subgrade, waste, etc.)

Enter Number of Square Feet Desired:



For a 4" Slab:

Number of 60# Bags:
Number of 80# Bags:

For a 6" Slab

Number of 60# Bags:
Number of 80# Bags:



   MORTAR

Enter the number of 8" x 2" x 4" bricks or 8" x 8" x 16" blocks you plan to use for your project. The calculator will indicate the number of 60 or 80 pound bags of QUIKRETE® Mortar Mix you need to construct your project with a 3/8" mortar joint. (All yields are approximate and do not include allowance for uneven subgrade, waste, etc.)

Enter Number of Bricks or Blocks Desired:



For 8"x2"x4" Bricks

Number of 60# Bags:
Number of 80# Bags:

For 8"x8"x16" Blocks

Number of 60# Bags:
Number of 80# Bags:



   FAST-SETTING CONCRETE MIX

Enter the approximate depth of the post hole you want to dig in inches. Remember, the depth of the post hole should be one-half of the above-ground post height. (Example: For a 6' above ground post, use a post with an overall height of 9 feet and place 3 feet in the ground). The calculator will indicate the number of 50 lb. bags of QUIKRETE® Fast-Setting Concrete you need.

Enter Hole Depth in inches:

For 2" post diameter / 6" hole diameter:
For 3" post diameter / 9" hole diameter:
For 4" post diameter / 12" hole diameter: