How much concrete do I need for a 16×16 patio?
≈ 3.16 cubic yards
That’s about 143 bags of 80-lb concrete mix (or 190 60-lb bags) for a 16×16 area at 4″ thick.
A 16 ft × 16 ft patio is 256 square feet. Poured at the standard 4-inch slab thickness, that’s 85.3 cubic feet of concrete — about 3.16 cubic yards.
| Area | 256 sq ft |
| Thickness | 4 in |
| Volume | 3.16 cu yd (85.3 cu ft) |
| 80-lb bags | 143 bags |
| 60-lb bags | 190 bags |
Tip: buy ~10% extra for spillage and uneven subgrade. For a thicker pour (driveways are often 5–6″), use the calculator to adjust.
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