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How Much Concrete for a 6x25 Sidewalk?

How much concrete for a 6x25 sidewalk: about 1.85 cubic yards at the standard 4-inch thickness. The walk covers 150 square feet, so each extra inch of depth adds about 0.46 yards.

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Step-by-step

  1. Area: 6 × 25 = 150 sq ft.
  2. Volume: 150 × (4 ÷ 12) = 50.0 cu ft.
  3. Yards: ÷ 27 = 1.85 yd³.
  4. Bags instead: 84 bags of 80 lb mix (112 of 60 lb).

Concrete by thickness

ThicknessCubic feetCubic yardsYards +10%80 lb bags60 lb bags
4 in50.01.852.0484112
5 in62.52.312.55105139
6 in75.02.783.06125167

Thickness for walks

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 6-foot walk gets a joint about every 6 feet: roughly 3 joints over 25 feet. Square panels crack less than long, thin ones.

Truck, bags or a short load

At 1.85 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 6x25 sidewalk?

About 1.85 cubic yards at 4 inches thick.

How many bags for a 6x25 sidewalk?

About 84 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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