How Much Concrete for a 16x30 Driveway?
For a 16x30 driveway poured 5 inches thick, plan on about 7.41 cubic yards of concrete. That comes from 480 square feet times 0.417 feet of depth, divided by 27. How much concrete for a 16x30 driveway at other thicknesses is in the table below.
Concrete calculator →The math for a 16x30 driveway
- Area: 16 ft × 30 ft = 480 sq ft.
- Thickness in feet: 5 in ÷ 12 = 0.417 ft.
- Volume: 480 × 0.417 = 200.0 cubic feet.
- Cubic yards: 200.0 ÷ 27 = 7.41 yd³.
- With 10% extra: 8.15 yd³.
The concrete calculator runs the same steps for any size and thickness.
Related: How Much Concrete for a 16x30 Slab?
Concrete for a 16x30 driveway by thickness
| Thickness | Cubic feet | Cubic yards | Yards +10% | 80 lb bags | 60 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in | 160.0 | 5.93 | 6.52 | 267 | 356 |
| 5 in | 200.0 | 7.41 | 8.15 | 334 | 445 |
| 6 in | 240.0 | 8.89 | 9.78 | 400 | 534 |
Bag counts assume about 0.60 cubic feet per 80 lb bag and 0.45 per 60 lb bag, rounded up.
Choosing the thickness
Residential concrete driveways are usually 4 to 6 inches thick. Five inches is a sensible minimum if a pickup or delivery truck uses it, and 6 inches if heavier vehicles or an RV park on it. The apron at the street often gets the thicker section.
Related: How Much Gravel for a 16x30 Driveway?
Placing the order
Ready-mix is priced and batched by the cubic yard (27 cubic feet). Plants commonly add a small-load fee when an order is under a set minimum, so ask about it when you call. Ordering a little extra costs far less than a second truck.
Base and forms
Under the slab, most residential pours sit on about 4 inches of compacted gravel. The base spreads the load, drains water away and keeps the driveway from cracking as the soil freezes and thaws. Compact the base in thin lifts, and dampen it just before the pour so it does not pull water out of the mix.
Joints and reinforcement
Reinforcement does not stop cracks, but it holds them tight. Wire mesh or rebar set mid-depth on chairs is common for a driveway that carries vehicles; fiber-reinforced mix is an option for light-duty slabs. Joints about 10 feet apart control where cracks form.
Questions people ask
How many yards of concrete for a 16x30 driveway at 4 inches?
About 5.93 cubic yards, or 6.52 with 10 percent extra.
How many yards for a 16x30 driveway at 6 inches?
About 8.89 cubic yards.
How many 80 lb bags for a 16x30 driveway?
About 267 bags at 4 inches thick, before any waste allowance.
How many square feet is a 16x30 driveway?
480 square feet.
Should I add extra for waste?
Yes. Adding 5 to 10 percent covers uneven base, spillage and form bulges.
How thick should the base under the slab be?
About 4 inches of compacted gravel is common for residential slabs, more on soft or poorly drained soil.
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- How Many Yards in a Concrete Truck? Mixer Sizes
- Concrete Short Load Fee: What It Is and How to Cut It
- 60 lb vs 80 lb Concrete Bags: Yield, Count, and Cost
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