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How Much Concrete for a 6x10 Sidewalk?

How much concrete for a 6x10 sidewalk: about 0.74 cubic yards at the standard 4-inch thickness. The walk covers 60 square feet, so each extra inch of depth adds about 0.19 yards.

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Step-by-step

  1. Area: 6 × 10 = 60 sq ft.
  2. Volume: 60 × (4 ÷ 12) = 20.0 cu ft.
  3. Yards: ÷ 27 = 0.74 yd³.
  4. Bags instead: 34 bags of 80 lb mix (45 of 60 lb).

Concrete by thickness

ThicknessCubic feetCubic yardsYards +10%80 lb bags60 lb bags
4 in20.00.740.813445
5 in25.00.931.024256
6 in30.01.111.225067

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.

Joints along the walk

Tool a control joint about every 6 feet, matching the width, which gives roughly 1 joints along this walk. Add an isolation joint where the walk meets the house, steps or a driveway so the slabs can move independently.

How to buy it

At 0.74 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 6x10 sidewalk?

About 0.74 cubic yards at 4 inches thick.

How many bags for a 6x10 sidewalk?

About 34 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 6 feet for a 6-foot-wide walk, keeping panels close to square.

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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