Small patio delivery
Shows short-load fee behavior.
$802Delivered concrete estimateconcrete delivery cost
Concrete Delivery Cost Calculator
Concrete delivery cost is usually cubic yards times the ready-mix price, plus delivery and any short-load or project-specific fees.
Inputs
Results
Immediate estimateDelivered concrete estimate$1,0215.43 cu yd delivered
Pour area400 sq ft
Concrete volume5.43 cu yd
Concrete subtotal$896
Delivery and short-load fees$125
Ready-mix suppliers may add fuel, environmental, Saturday, wait-time, pump, or small-load fees not modeled here.
Cost breakdown
Concrete$896
Delivery fees$125
Total$1,021
Diagram
Delivered concrete
Pour volume is priced by cubic yard, then delivery and short-load fees are added.
- Pour area
- Thickness
- Delivery fees
How this calculator works
Use pour dimensions, price per cubic yard, delivery fee, short-load threshold, and waste to estimate a delivered concrete total.
Volume model
The calculator converts length, width, and thickness to cubic yards and adds a waste allowance.
Fee model
Concrete material cost, delivery fee, and optional short-load fee are shown separately so supplier assumptions stay visible.
Ordering caution
Ready-mix suppliers may also charge for fuel, waiting time, pumping, Saturday delivery, environmental fees, or distance.
Volume
length x width x thickness / 27 + wasteMaterial
adjusted cubic yards x price per cubic yardDelivered total
material + delivery fee + short-load fee when applicableAssumptions
- Ordering: Concrete is priced by the adjusted cubic yards entered through the project dimensions.
- Fees: Delivery and short-load fees are editable planning allowances.
Worked examples
Larger slab
Delivery without a short-load charge.
$2,250Delivered concrete estimateFAQ
What is a short-load fee?
A short-load fee is a supplier charge for orders below a minimum truck quantity. The threshold and fee vary by supplier.
Does this include a concrete pump?
No. Pump rental, line pump minimums, cleanup, and crew labor should be added separately when needed.
Should I order extra concrete?
A waste allowance helps cover grade variation, forms, spillage, and measuring error, but final ordering should be confirmed with your supplier or contractor.
Sources and review
- Concrete In Practice, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Accessed 2026-07-20.
- Concrete Prices and Cost Factors, The Concrete Network. Accessed 2026-07-16.
Reviewed 2026-07-20. Planning estimates only; confirm project-specific requirements.