Concrete Pad Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of a concrete pad for a shed, patio, driveway, or garage. See 2026 average prices per square foot, then request a local estimate.
Concrete Pad Cost Calculator
Enter your pad dimensions to estimate concrete material and installed cost.
Standard residential pad: 4 inches
Default: $150/yd³ (2026 avg)
Estimated Result
How this is calculated
- Volume (yd³) = (Length × Width × Thickness/12) ÷ 27 = 4.94
- Concrete material = Volume × $150/yd³ = $741 (ready-mix concrete only)
- Installed cost = 400 sq ft × $6–$12/sq ft = $2,400–$4,800 (industry range incl. all materials, labor, site prep, finish)
Concrete material is only part of the total — reinforcement, forms, gravel base, labor, and finishing add the rest. The $6–$12/sq ft installed range is based on 2026 U.S. national averages (Angi / Concrete Network).
Estimate only. Actual cost depends on location, site conditions, labor, access, and contractor pricing.
Get My EstimateAverage Concrete Pad Cost by Size
Ranges reflect 2026 U.S. national averages. Source: Angi / Concrete Network 2026 cost data.
| Project / Size | Low | High | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small pad (6×6, 36 sq ft) | $300 | $650 | Shed base, AC pad |
| Medium pad (10×10, 100 sq ft) | $700 | $1,500 | Patio, hot tub |
| Large pad (20×20, 400 sq ft) | $2,400 | $4,800 | Garage, RV pad |
| XL pad (30×40, 1,200 sq ft) | $7,200 | $14,400 | Barn, large driveway |
Estimate only. Actual cost depends on location, site conditions, labor, access, and contractor pricing.
Concrete Pad Cost Per Square Foot
Ranges reflect 2026 U.S. national averages. Source: Angi / Concrete Network 2026 cost data.
| Project / Size | Low | High | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic 4" pad (plain finish) | $6/sq ft | $9/sq ft | Shed, utility |
| Standard 4–6" pad (reinforced) | $8/sq ft | $12/sq ft | Patio, driveway |
| Stamped / decorative | $12/sq ft | $19/sq ft | Decorative patio |
| Foundation slab (6"+, heavy rebar) | $12/sq ft | $18/sq ft | House, garage |
Estimate only. Actual cost depends on location, site conditions, labor, access, and contractor pricing.
What Affects Concrete Pad Cost
The biggest driver — cost scales directly with area. Bigger pads need more concrete and labor.
4″ is standard for patios/sheds. 5–6″ for driveways and garages adds ~25–50% material.
Ready-mix runs $130–$180/yd³ in 2026. Local ready-mix shortages raise this.
Wire mesh or rebar adds $0.50–$2/sq ft but prevents cracking. Required for driveways.
Broom finish is cheapest. Smooth, exposed aggregate, or stamped adds $2–$8/sq ft.
Excavation, grading, forming, and difficult access (fences, slopes) add labor hours.
Project Examples
- Shed base (8×10, 4″): ~80 sq ft → ~$480–$960 installed.
- Patio (12×16, 4″ reinforced): ~192 sq ft → ~$1,540–$2,300 installed.
- RV pad (12×40, 6″): ~480 sq ft → ~$3,840–$5,760 installed.
- Garage floor (24×24, 5″): ~576 sq ft → ~$4,600–$6,900 installed.
A dedicated calculator page with full breakdown of cubic yards and material vs labor.
Read more →Material, labor, and site prep costs for pouring a concrete pad in 2026.
Read more →Per-sq-ft pricing by thickness, reinforcement, and finish type.
Read more →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a concrete pad cost?
A concrete pad costs $6 to $12 per square foot installed on average, or about $600 to $1,200 for a typical 10×10 (100 sq ft) pad. Total cost depends on size, thickness, reinforcement, finish, and local labor rates.
How much does a concrete slab cost per square foot?
A basic 4-inch concrete pad runs $6 to $9 per square foot. Reinforced 4–6 inch pads run $8 to $12 per square foot, and stamped or decorative finishes can reach $12 to $19 per square foot. Foundation slabs with heavy rebar run $12 to $18 per square foot.
How much does it cost to pour a concrete pad?
Pouring a concrete pad costs about $6 to $12 per square foot installed, including materials, labor, site prep, and finishing. Material (ready-mix concrete) alone is about $3 to $7 per square foot; labor and site prep make up the rest.
How thick should a concrete pad be?
Most residential concrete pads are 4 inches thick for patios, shed bases, and walkways. Driveways and garage floors typically use 5–6 inches. Heavier loads (RVs, equipment) may need 6 inches or more with reinforcement.
What affects the cost of a concrete pad?
The main cost factors are pad size (square footage), thickness, concrete price per cubic yard, reinforcement (wire mesh or rebar), finish (broom, smooth, stamped), site prep (grading, excavation), access, and local labor rates.
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