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Concrete Footing Calculator vs Concrete Patio Calculator

Two calculators for the same neighbourhood of questions. Here is what each measures, what you feed in, and where you'd reach for one over the other.

Construction

Concrete Footing Calculator

Calculates the cubic yards of concrete needed for rectangular foundation footings. Use this before ordering ready-mix concrete for decks, fences, or structural foundations.

Answers
Concrete Required (cubic yards)
Inputs
Footing Length, Footing Width, Footing Depth
Landscaping

Concrete Patio Calculator

Calculates the cubic yards of concrete needed for a patio, walkway, or slab, including a waste allowance. Use it when ordering ready-mix concrete or estimating bags for a DIY pour.

Answers
Concrete Needed (cubic yards)
Inputs
Patio Length, Patio Width, Slab Thickness, Waste Allowance

At a glance

Concrete Footing CalculatorConcrete Patio Calculator
CategoryConstructionLandscaping
AnswersConcrete RequiredConcrete Needed
Inputs34
Result unitcubic yardscubic yards

When to use each

Calculates the cubic yards of concrete needed for rectangular foundation footings. Use this before ordering ready-mix concrete for decks, fences, or structural foundations.

Calculates the cubic yards of concrete needed for a patio, walkway, or slab, including a waste allowance. Use it when ordering ready-mix concrete or estimating bags for a DIY pour.

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