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How Many Bags of Concrete for a 20x24 Slab?

24 ft (W)20 ft (L)4 in (T)

A 20x24 slab at 4" needs 294 bags of 80 lb concrete.

294bags

80 lb bags · estimated $2052.12 at $6.98/bag

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Estimated cost: ~$2052.12 (294 × $6.98/bag, Spring 2026 pricing)

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Multi-bag comparison

Bag sizeBagsPrice/bagTotal
80 lbBest value294$6.98$2052.12
60 lb392$5.98$2344.16
40 lb587$4.98$2923.26

Prices are spring 2026 estimates. Above ~60 bags, price a ready-mix truck too — it is often cheaper.

Material list

  • 294 × 80 lb concrete mix bags $2052.12 @ $6.98/bag (Spring 2026)Home Depot ↗Lowe's ↗
  • Wheelbarrow or mixing tub
  • Mixing hoe or drill paddle
  • Margin trowel or float
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294 bags(80 lb)
$2052.12
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How this is calculated

We convert your dimensions to cubic feet, add a 10% waste buffer for spillage and an uneven subgrade, then divide by the bag's yield and round up to the next full bag.

FAQ

How many bags of concrete for a 20x24 slab?

A 20x24 slab at 4 inches needs about 294 bags of 80 lb or 392 bags of 60 lb concrete, including a 10% waste allowance.

How much does a 20x24 concrete slab cost?

About $2052 in 80 lb bags at current prices. Above ~60 bags, a ready-mix truck is often cheaper — the page shows both.

How many cubic feet of concrete is a 20x24 slab at 4 inches?

About 160 cubic feet, or 176 cubic feet once the 10% waste buffer is added.