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How Much Concrete for a 6x60 Sidewalk?

How much concrete for a 6x60 sidewalk: about 4.44 cubic yards at the standard 4-inch thickness. The walk covers 360 square feet, so each extra inch of depth adds about 1.11 yards.

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Step-by-step

  1. Area: 6 × 60 = 360 sq ft.
  2. Volume: 360 × (4 ÷ 12) = 120.0 cu ft.
  3. Yards: ÷ 27 = 4.44 yd³.
  4. Bags instead: 200 bags of 80 lb mix (267 of 60 lb).

Concrete by thickness

ThicknessCubic feetCubic yardsYards +10%80 lb bags60 lb bags
4 in120.04.444.89200267
5 in150.05.566.11250334
6 in180.06.677.33300400

How thick a sidewalk should be

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 9 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 4.44 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 6x60 sidewalk?

About 4.44 cubic yards at 4 inches thick.

How many bags for a 6x60 sidewalk?

About 200 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.

How much does a cubic yard of concrete weigh?

Roughly 4,000 pounds, or about 2 tons, for normal-weight concrete.

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