How much concrete for a 16 ft × 20 ft?

A 16 ft × 20 ft concrete project is pre-filled below. Adjust any value to match your exact job.

Quick answerA 16 ft × 20 ft concrete project needs 3.95 cubic yards (ready-mix) — buy 4.23 to cover waste — about $528.75–$697.95 in materials (US national average, 2026).
Your project
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You need
4.23cubic yards (ready-mix)
Exact need: 3.95 cubic yards (ready-mix) · plus 7% waste allowance
Material cost
$528.75–$697.95
Installed (US avg)
$1,753–$2,354
Shopping list
Items to buy with quantity and price range
ITEMQTYPRICE RANGE
cubic yards (ready-mix)4.23$528.75–$697.95
Estimated material total$528.75–$697.95
Alternative buy formats
  • 191 × 80 lb bags — $1,050.5–$1,528
  • 254 × 60 lb bags — $1,143–$1,778

16 ft × 20 ft at different depths

16 ft × 20 ft footprint of ready-mix concrete
DepthYou needBuy (with waste)Material cost
1″0.99 cubic yards (ready-mix)1.06 cubic yards (ready-mix)$132.5 – $174.9
2″1.98 cubic yards (ready-mix)2.11 cubic yards (ready-mix)$263.75 – $348.15
3″2.96 cubic yards (ready-mix)3.17 cubic yards (ready-mix)$396.25 – $523.05
4″3.95 cubic yards (ready-mix)4.23 cubic yards (ready-mix)$528.75 – $697.95
6″5.93 cubic yards (ready-mix)6.34 cubic yards (ready-mix)$792.5 – $1,046.1