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How Much Concrete for a 5x150 Sidewalk?

How much concrete for a 5x150 sidewalk: about 9.26 cubic yards at the standard 4-inch thickness. The walk covers 750 square feet, so each extra inch of depth adds about 2.31 yards.

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Step-by-step

  1. Area: 5 × 150 = 750 sq ft.
  2. Volume: 750 × (4 ÷ 12) = 250.0 cu ft.
  3. Yards: ÷ 27 = 9.26 yd³.
  4. Bags instead: 417 bags of 80 lb mix (556 of 60 lb).

Concrete by thickness

ThicknessCubic feetCubic yardsYards +10%80 lb bags60 lb bags
4 in250.09.2610.19417556
5 in312.511.5712.73521695
6 in375.013.8915.28625834

How thick a sidewalk should be

Most residential sidewalks are 4 inches thick on a compacted gravel base. Thicken any section that a car, mower or delivery cart will roll over, especially where the walk meets the drive.

Joints along the walk

Walks are usually jointed every 4 to 6 feet, often at a spacing equal to the walk width, so a 5-foot walk gets a joint about every 5 feet: roughly 29 joints over 150 feet. Square panels crack less than long, thin ones.

How to buy it

At 9.26 yards, a ready-mix truck is usually easier than bags. 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

Slope the walk a little to one side for drainage and finish it with a broom for traction. Round the edges with an edging tool so they chip less.

Questions people ask

How many yards of concrete for a 5x150 sidewalk?

About 9.26 cubic yards at 4 inches thick.

How many bags for a 5x150 sidewalk?

About 417 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 5 feet for a 5-foot-wide walk, keeping panels close to square.

Should I add extra for waste?

Yes. Adding 5 to 10 percent covers uneven base, spillage and form bulges.

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