How Much Concrete for a 4x20 Sidewalk?
How much concrete for a 4x20 sidewalk: about 0.99 cubic yards at the standard 4-inch thickness. The walk covers 80 square feet, so each extra inch of depth adds about 0.25 yards.
Concrete calculator →Step-by-step
- Area: 4 × 20 = 80 sq ft.
- Volume: 80 × (4 ÷ 12) = 26.7 cu ft.
- Yards: ÷ 27 = 0.99 yd³.
- Bags instead: 45 bags of 80 lb mix (60 of 60 lb).
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Concrete by thickness
| Thickness | Cubic feet | Cubic yards | Yards +10% | 80 lb bags | 60 lb bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in | 26.7 | 0.99 | 1.09 | 45 | 60 |
| 5 in | 33.3 | 1.23 | 1.36 | 56 | 75 |
| 6 in | 40.0 | 1.48 | 1.63 | 67 | 89 |
Thickness for walks
Four inches is the usual thickness for a residential walk that only sees foot traffic. Where the walk crosses a driveway, pour that section at 6 inches, since car tires will cross it.
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Joints along the walk
Tool a control joint about every 4 feet, matching the width, which gives roughly 4 joints along this walk. Add an isolation joint where the walk meets the house, steps or a driveway so the slabs can move independently.
Truck, bags or a short load
At 0.99 yards, bags are realistic for a patient crew. Long walks are often poured in sections, so ask the plant how long the truck can wait and whether there is a short-load fee.
Slope and finish
Give the walk a slight cross slope, around 1/4 inch per foot, so water sheds to one side. A light broom finish across the walk gives grip when it is wet.
Questions people ask
How many yards of concrete for a 4x20 sidewalk?
About 0.99 cubic yards at 4 inches thick.
How many bags for a 4x20 sidewalk?
About 45 bags of 80 lb concrete at 4 inches.
How thick should a sidewalk be?
Four inches for foot traffic, 6 inches where vehicles cross.
How far apart should sidewalk joints be?
About every 4 feet for a 4-foot-wide walk, keeping panels close to square.
How many 80 lb bags make a cubic yard?
About 45. Each 80 lb bag yields roughly 0.6 cubic feet, and a cubic yard is 27 cubic feet.
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