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Cement Cost Per Cubic Yard Calculator

Last updated: 24 Apr 2025 | Author: Brij | Review By: Irshad
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Easily estimate cement cost, volume in cubic yards, and number of 80lb bags needed for your project. Use our Cement Cost Per Cubic Yard Calculator for fast and accurate results.

Cement Cost Calculation
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If you're planning a concrete project and want to estimate how much it will cost and how many 80lb cement bags you need, our Cement Cost Per Cubic Yard Calculator is here to help! Simply enter your project area in square feet, the thickness in inches, and the cost per cubic yard of cement.

How the Calculator Works

Let’s break it down with formulas:

1. Total Cubic Yards Formula

To calculate how many cubic yards of concrete your project needs:

Total Cubic Yards=Area (sq ft)×Thickness (inches)324\text{Total Cubic Yards} = \frac{\text{Area (sq ft)} \times \text{Thickness (inches)}}{324}Total Cubic Yards=324Area (sq ft)×Thickness (inches)​

2. Total Cost Formula

Once you have the cubic yards, multiply by the cost per yard:

Total Cost=Total Cubic Yards×Cost per Cubic Yard\text{Total Cost} = \text{Total Cubic Yards} \times \text{Cost per Cubic Yard}Total Cost=Total Cubic Yards×Cost per Cubic Yard

3. Number of 80lb Bags Needed

One cubic yard of concrete requires about 45 80lb bags of cement. So:

80lb Bags Needed=Total Cubic Yards×45\text{80lb Bags Needed} = \text{Total Cubic Yards} \times 4580lb Bags Needed=Total Cubic Yards×45

Example Calculation

Let’s say:

  • Area = 200 sq ft
  • Thickness = 4 inches
  • Cost per Cubic Yard = $135

Step 1: Calculate Total Cubic Yards

200×4324=800324≈2.47\frac{200 \times 4}{324} = \frac{800}{324} \approx 2.47324200×4​=324800​≈2.47

Step 2: Calculate Total Cost

2.47×135≈$333.452.47 \times 135 \approx \$333.452.47×135≈$333.45

Step 3: Calculate 80lb Bags Needed

2.47×45≈111 bags2.47 \times 45 \approx 111 \text{ bags}2.47×45≈111 bags

Final Result

For a 200 sq ft area, 4 inches thick, with a cement cost of $135 per yard, you'll need:

  • 2.47 cubic yards of cement
  • Total cost = $333.45
  • Around 111 bags of 80lb cement
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