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Concrete Calculator UK

Volume calculators, cost estimators, mix design tools, unit converters, and UK building guidance.

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Concrete Volume Calculator

Calculate concrete volume for slabs, footings, walls, columns, steps, and more.

Total concrete volume (with waste)
0.0 m³
Rounded to your selected increment
Base volume (no waste)
0.0 m³
Waste added
0.0 m³
Cubic yards (approx.)
0.0 yd³
Litres
0 L

About the Concrete Calculator

This interactive calculator helps you determine the exact volume of concrete needed for your construction project. Simply select your project type from the dropdown menu – whether it's a slab, wall, column, footing, steps, or curb – and enter your measurements.

The calculator automatically converts between different units (metres, centimetres, millimetres) and provides results in multiple formats including cubic metres (m³), cubic yards (yd³), and litres. It also accounts for waste allowance and allows you to round up to practical delivery increments.

Key Features:

  • Multiple shape options: slabs, walls, columns, footings, steps, and curbs
  • Flexible unit selection for easy measurement input
  • Automatic waste allowance calculation (5-20% recommended)
  • Results in m³, yd³, and litres for supplier compatibility
  • Smart rounding to match real-world delivery increments
  • Instant calculations as you update your measurements

For more specialized calculations with detailed specifications, explore the dedicated calculator tools in the sections below. Each tool is tailored to specific construction applications with UK building standards and regulations in mind.

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Team

Meet the people behind the tools and guides.

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Support

Help using calculators, troubleshooting, and quick tips.

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Standards & Accuracy

How inputs, rounding, and assumptions are handled.

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Part L Insulation

Calculate insulation requirements for thermal efficiency compliance.

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Part A Structure

Structural design calculations for building stability.

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Foundation Depth

Determine the correct foundation depth for your project.

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DPC Height

Calculate damp proof course height requirements.

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Structural Load (Domestic)

Assess structural load capacity for residential buildings.

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Fire Resistance

Calculate fire resistance ratings for building elements.

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U-Value (Walls/Floors/Roofs)

Determine thermal transmittance values for insulation.

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Strip Foundation

Calculate strip foundation dimensions and concrete volume.

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Foundation Width

Determine the appropriate foundation width for loads.

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DPM Thickness

Calculate damp proof membrane thickness requirements.

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Planning Permission

Complete guide to UK planning permission requirements.

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Part L Conservation

Energy efficiency and conservation regulations explained.

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Part A Structure

Structural safety standards and requirements guide.

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Foundation Requirements

Essential guidelines for foundation design and construction.

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DPC/DPM Requirements

Damp proofing standards and implementation guide.

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Part M Access

Accessibility requirements for building access and use.

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Part F Ventilation

Ventilation standards for healthy indoor environments.

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Part E Sound

Sound insulation and acoustic protection requirements.

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Part C Moisture

Site preparation and moisture resistance guidelines.

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Part B Fire Safety

Fire safety regulations and compliance requirements.

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BS 8110 Structural Design

Structural use of concrete design standards.

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BS 4449 Reinforcement

Steel reinforcement bars specifications and standards.

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Eurocode 2 UK Edition

European concrete design code adapted for UK.

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BS EN 206 Explained

Concrete specification, performance, and production standards.

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BS 8500 Parts 1 & 2

Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206.

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BS 8204 Concrete Floors

Screeds, bases and in-situ flooring standards.

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BS EN 1991 Structural Actions

Actions on structures – loading standards.

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BS EN 1990 Design Basis

Basis of structural design principles and requirements.

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BS 1881 Concrete Testing

Testing concrete methods and procedures.

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BS 8666 Rebar Bending

Scheduling, dimensioning and bending of reinforcement.

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Concrete Slab

Calculate concrete volume for rectangular slabs.

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Driveway

Estimate concrete needed for driveway projects.

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Floor Screed

Calculate screed volume for floor levelling.

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Footings

Determine concrete volume for building footings.

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Foundation

Calculate foundation concrete requirements.

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Path / Patio

Estimate concrete for garden paths and patios.

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Retaining Wall

Calculate volume for retaining wall construction.

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Steps

Determine concrete needed for step construction.

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Base / Sub-base

Calculate base material requirements for foundations.

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Circular Slab / Cylinder

Volume calculations for round concrete structures.

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Concrete Beam

Calculate beam concrete volume requirements.

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Column / Pillar

Determine concrete volume for columns and pillars.

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Patio Cost

Estimate total costs for patio concrete projects.

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Labour Cost

Calculate labour costs for concrete work.

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Extension Base Cost

Estimate costs for extension foundation bases.

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Driveway Cost

Calculate complete driveway project costs.

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Cost per m³

Determine concrete price per cubic metre.

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Total Project Budget

Comprehensive project cost planning tool.

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Concrete Column Cost

Estimate costs for column construction.

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Footing Cost

Calculate footing material and labour costs.

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Foundation Concrete Cost

Estimate foundation concrete expenses.

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Concrete Slab Cost

Calculate total slab project costs.

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Cement Bags

Calculate number of cement bags required.

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Aggregate / Ballast

Determine aggregate quantities needed.

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Sharp Sand

Calculate sharp sand requirements.

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Rebar

Determine reinforcement bar quantities.

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Insulation

Calculate insulation material requirements.

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DPM

Determine damp proof membrane coverage.

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Ceramic Floor Tiles

Calculate tiles needed for floor coverage.

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Roof Tiles

Determine roof tile quantities required.

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Lime

Calculate lime requirements for mortar.

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Mortar

Determine mortar mix quantities needed.

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Sand

Calculate sand requirements for projects.

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Soil

Determine soil quantities for landscaping.

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Screed

Calculate screed material requirements.

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Plaster / Gypsum

Determine plaster quantities needed.

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Timber / Wood

Calculate timber requirements for formwork.

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Paving Slabs

Determine paving slab quantities needed.

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Roofing Slates

Calculate slate quantities for roofing.

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Gravel

Determine gravel requirements for drainage.

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Concrete Blocks

Calculate block quantities for walls.

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Bricks

Determine brick quantities for construction.

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Mix Strength

Determine appropriate concrete strength grade.

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Delivery Cost

Estimate ready mix delivery charges.

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Truck Load

Calculate concrete truck capacity needs.

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Ready Mix Volume

Determine volume to order from supplier.

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Pumping Volume

Calculate concrete pumping requirements.

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Admixture Dosage

Determine chemical admixture quantities.

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Concrete Temperature

Calculate temperature effects on concrete.

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Set Time

Estimate concrete setting and curing time.

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Water-Cement Ratio

Calculate optimal water-cement proportions.

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Slump Test

Determine concrete workability requirements.

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BS 8500 Mix Design

Design concrete mixes to BS 8500 standards.

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C8/10 to C40/50 Mix

Mix designs for common strength grades.

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Exposure Class

Determine concrete exposure classification.

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Site Mixed (1:2:4)

Traditional site-mixed concrete calculations.

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Water-Cement Ratio

Calculate optimal water to cement proportions.

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Foundation Mix

Specific mix designs for foundation work.

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Concrete Volume

General concrete volume calculations.

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Concrete Strength

Calculate and assess concrete strength.

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Slab Mix Design

Optimized mix designs for slab applications.

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Imperial to Metric

Convert between imperial and metric units.

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PSI to MPa

Convert pressure from PSI to megapascals.

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m³ to tonnes

Convert cubic metres to tonnes for materials.

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Bags to m³

Convert bags of cement to cubic metres.

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m² to ft²

Convert square metres to square feet.

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L/min to m³/h

Convert flow rate litres per minute to cubic metres per hour.

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m³/h to L/min

Convert cubic metres per hour to litres per minute.

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Horsepower to Watts

Convert engine power from horsepower to watts.

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Watts to Horsepower

Convert power from watts to horsepower.

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Fahrenheit to Celsius

Convert temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

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Celsius to Fahrenheit

Convert temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit.

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Feet to metres

Convert length from feet to metres.

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Inches to mm

Convert length from inches to millimetres.

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Aggregate Grading

Reference charts for aggregate grading curves.

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Strength Class Chart

Concrete strength classification reference.

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Mix Proportion Chart

Standard mix proportion tables and ratios.

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Exposure Class Table

Environmental exposure classification guide.

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Cement Types Comparison

Compare different cement types and uses.

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Ready Mix Suppliers

Compare local ready mix concrete suppliers.

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Material Suppliers

Compare building material supplier options.

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Cost Comparison Tools

Compare costs across different options.

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Concrete Grades

Compare different concrete grade specifications.

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Types of Concrete in UK

Overview of concrete types available in the UK.

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Ready Mix vs Site Mixed

Compare ready mix and site-mixed concrete.

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DIY vs Professional

Decide between DIY and professional installation.

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C8/10 Blinding

Blinding concrete grade specifications.

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C15/20 Foundations

Foundation grade concrete information.

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C20/25 Domestic

Domestic and light commercial applications.

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C25/30 Commercial

Commercial grade concrete specifications.

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C28/35 Structural

Structural concrete grade information.

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C32/40 Heavy Duty

Heavy-duty applications and specifications.

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C40/50 Specialist

Specialist high-strength concrete grade.

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When to Use Each Grade

Guide to selecting appropriate concrete grades.

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Strength Explained

Understanding concrete strength classifications.

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Ready Mix Prices

Current ready mix concrete pricing guide.

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Labour Rates UK

UK labour rates for concrete work.

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Regional Price Variations

Price differences across UK regions.

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Materials Cost Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of material costs.

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Pump Hire Costs

Concrete pump hire pricing information.

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Driveway Costs per m²

Per square metre driveway cost estimates.

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Patio Costs

Comprehensive patio project cost guide.

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Extension Base Costs

Extension foundation base cost information.

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Garage Base Costs

Garage base construction cost estimates.

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Garden Wall Costs

Garden wall construction cost guide.

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Driveway Installation Guide

Complete guide to concrete driveway installation.

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Extension Foundations

Guide to laying extension foundations.

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Garage Base Guide

How to prepare and pour garage bases.

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Garden Wall Foundations

Foundation requirements for garden walls.

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Patio & Path Guide

Installation guide for patios and paths.

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Shed Base Guide

How to create a solid shed base.

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Conservatory Base Guide

Complete conservatory base construction guide.

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Summer Concreting Tips

Best practices for hot weather concreting.

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Concreting in Winter

Cold weather concrete protection methods.

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Frost Protection

Protecting concrete from frost damage.

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Curing in UK Weather

Concrete curing in variable UK conditions.

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Directories & Resources

Quick links to FAQs, glossary, downloads, tools, and suppliers.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about concrete.

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Glossary

Concrete construction terms and definitions.

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Downloads

Downloadable guides and reference materials.

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Tools

Additional calculators and planning tools.

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Suppliers Directory

Find local concrete and material suppliers.

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Concrete Quick Facts

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Litres in 1 cubic metre (m³)
0.1
Common slab thickness (m) for light-duty bases
10%
Typical waste allowance (depends on site, formwork, and spillage)
27
Cubic feet in 1 cubic yard (yd³)

Edit these cards anytime to match your exact site guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to add a waste allowance?
Yes in most cases. Waste covers uneven excavation, minor spills, over-ordering safety, and formwork leakage. 5–10% is common, but large pours or complex shapes may need more.
Should I round up my concrete order?
It's usually safer to round up to the nearest practical delivery increment. Running short mid-pour can cause cold joints, delays, and extra delivery fees.
What units should I use for slab thickness?
If you measure thickness in mm on-site, switch the live calculator units to mm for cleaner input, then the tool converts everything to cubic metres automatically.
Can I use these tools for footings and foundations?
Yes. Use slab/footings/foundation calculators depending on the shape, and check building guidance pages for depth/width assumptions before ordering materials.
How accurate is the live calculator?
It's only as accurate as your measurements. Measure length/width at multiple points if edges are not perfectly square and use average values.