3 Ways To Use Our Concrete Calculator

Calculate the right amount for your next concrete project!

Dear Mathews Readymix, 

My kids and dogs are bored and they’ve dug up almost all the grass outside, turning the yard into a giant mud wrestling pit. I need to put something fun and indestructible there, stat. How much concrete do I need to build a skate park in my backyard? Or a patio? Or a basketball court? Help! 

Signed, 
See ya sod, California

Dear SOS,

Mathews Readymix to the rescue! What you need is a concrete calculator.

Why is it helpful to use a concrete calculator?

It helps you figure out an approximate amount of concrete for your project. This not only lets you guesstimate how many bags (or Mathews Readymix blue-striped trucks) you’ll need, but it also allows you to get a better estimate about pricing. 

Will a concrete calculator work on different shapes?

Yes! Check out three different options here. 

  • Option 1: For a flat surface project. Like a basketball court, patios, walls, foundations, or footings

  • Option 2: For an empty circle. Like a firepit, garden decor, or footing for columns

  • Option 3: For a cylinder. Like columns holding up a bridge (like the Honey Run Covered Bridge) or a wooden deck, a garden sundial base, or the raised hills of a skate park

Ready to get started? No matter what option you choose, follow these steps for success:

  1. Identify your specifications. Depending on what you’re building, specs will include measurements like length, width, height, depth, diameter, and quantity. Find exactly which ones you need on the calculator page.

  2. Enter your measurements in the calculator. You can use foot, inch, yard, meter, or centimeters, whatever is easiest.

  3. Calculate your results. Now you can plan exactly how much concrete you’ll need. 

  4. Get your materials. If you’re a DIYer, go pick up your premixed concrete bags. If you’re a commercial customer or contractor, order concrete directly from Mathews Readymix here.

At Mathews Readymix, every project should start with a solid foundation. It’s why we don’t just offer help with calculations via our concrete calculator—we also provide support for anything else you may need, both online and in person. Contact us here today to find out how we can assist with all your concrete needs!

Aaron Bacon