Concrete for a 10×10 ft driveway
A 10 × 10 ft driveway at 6 in deep needs 1.85 cubic yards of concrete — about 84 × 80 lb bags, roughly 3.75 tons and $305.56 of material. Fine-tune below.
Full breakdown
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Volume before waste | 50.0 ft³ |
| Volume with 5% waste | 52.5 ft³ |
| Cubic yards | 1.94 |
| Cubic metres | 1.49 |
| Cubic feet | 52.5 |
| Weight | 3.94 tons (7,875 lb) |
| Full dump-truck loads | 1 × 10 yd³ truck |
| 80 lb bags | 88 bags · $602.80 |
| 60 lb bags | 117 bags · $637.65 |
| Sq ft covered at 1 in deep | 630 |
| Sq ft covered at 3 in deep | 210 |
- Formula: length × width × depth, with depth converted from inches to feet (÷ 12), then × (1 + waste%).
- Concrete: Concrete is ordered by the cubic yard from a ready-mix plant, or mixed from 60 lb and 80 lb bags for small pours.
- Ready-mix plants almost always have a minimum charge — often 1 cubic yard — plus a short-load fee below about 3 yards, so a 0.5-yard pour can cost nearly as much as a 3-yard one.
- Prices are national averages for planning, not quotes. Confirm with a local supplier — delivery, short-load fees and tax are extra.
Working out 100 square feet at a 6 in depth gives 50.0 ft³ — 1.85 cubic yards of concrete, weighing roughly 3.75 tons.
The calculator above is pre-filled with these dimensions — change any field to see the numbers update. Concrete is ordered by the cubic yard from a ready-mix plant, or mixed from 60 lb and 80 lb bags for small pours.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic yards of concrete for a 10×10 ft driveway?
About 1.85 cubic yards at 6 in deep, which is 50.0 cubic feet or 3.75 tons. Add 5% waste if the ground is uneven.
How many bags is that?
84 × 80 lb bags, or 112 × 60 lb bags. Bagged is only worth it at this size if you cannot take a truck delivery.
What depth should a driveway be?
6 in is the standard for concrete in this application. Ready-mix plants almost always have a minimum charge — often 1 cubic yard — plus a short-load fee below about 3 yards, so a 0.5-yard pour can cost nearly as much as a 3-yard one.