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Concrete footing

Calculate concrete for strip or pad footings.

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Footing concrete volume

2.44 cu yd

Volume per footing60 cu ft
Total with 10% waste66 cu ft
Bags of ready-mix110 × 80 lb
Approximate weight9,900 lb

Assumes a rectangular footing with straight sides. Reinforcement, gravel base and formwork are excluded; frost depth and bearing capacity should be confirmed by an engineer.

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What does this tool do?

A footing is a rectangular volume of length × width × depth. This calculator handles strip and pad footings, multiplies by the number of runs and adds a 10% waste allowance for uneven subgrade.

The Formula

Volume (ft³) = Length × Width ÷ 12 × Depth ÷ 12 × Number of footings

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate footing concrete?

Multiply length × width × depth in feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards and add 10% for uneven subgrade.

How deep should a footing be?

Depth depends on the frost line and the load; an engineer or the local building department should specify it.