How Much Concrete for a 10x14 Patio?
How much concrete for a 10x14 patio depends on thickness. The patio covers 10 × 14 = 140 square feet, and at 4 inches thick that is about 1.73 cubic yards, or 1.90 yards with a 10 percent allowance. Mixed from bags, it is roughly 78 bags of 80 lb mix.
Concrete calculator →The math for a 10x14 patio
- Area: 10 ft × 14 ft = 140 sq ft.
- Thickness in feet: 4 in ÷ 12 = 0.333 ft.
- Volume: 140 × 0.333 = 46.7 cubic feet.
- Cubic yards: 46.7 ÷ 27 = 1.73 yd³.
- With 10% extra: 1.90 yd³.
The concrete calculator runs the same steps for any size and thickness.
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Concrete for a 10x14 patio by thickness
| Thickness | Cubic feet | Cubic yards | Yards +10% | 80 lb bags | 60 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in | 46.7 | 1.73 | 1.90 | 78 | 104 |
| 5 in | 58.3 | 2.16 | 2.38 | 98 | 130 |
| 6 in | 70.0 | 2.59 | 2.85 | 117 | 156 |
Bag counts assume about 0.60 cubic feet per 80 lb bag and 0.45 per 60 lb bag, rounded up.
Thickness for this job
Four inches is standard for a patio that sees foot traffic and furniture. Slope it about 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot away from the house so rain runs off, and go thicker under a hot tub or outdoor kitchen.
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Placing the order
A cubic yard of concrete is 27 cubic feet and weighs roughly 4,000 pounds. Most ready-mix trucks carry up to about 9 to 10 yards, though local trucks and rules vary. If your total is under a yard or two, bagged mix or a short-load supplier may be cheaper.
Getting the ground ready
Uneven ground is the main reason pours run short. Every half inch of extra depth across the patio adds concrete you did not plan for. Screed the base flat, check it with a string line and set the forms to finished height before the truck arrives.
Keeping cracks under control
Plan the joints before the pour. Panels close to square crack less than long, narrow ones, and joint spacing around 8 feet is typical for a 4-inch slab. Cut joints with a groover while the concrete is soft or with a saw within the first day.
Questions people ask
How many yards of concrete for a 10x14 patio at 4 inches?
About 1.73 cubic yards, or 1.90 with 10 percent extra.
How many yards for a 10x14 patio at 6 inches?
About 2.59 cubic yards.
How many 80 lb bags for a 10x14 patio?
About 78 bags at 4 inches thick, before any waste allowance.
How many square feet is a 10x14 patio?
140 square feet.
Should I add extra for waste?
Yes. Adding 5 to 10 percent covers uneven base, spillage and form bulges.
When is bagged concrete practical?
Usually for jobs under about a cubic yard. Beyond that, mixing dozens of bags by hand gets slow and batches may not blend well.
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