concrete per yard cost

Concrete Per Yard Cost Calculator

Concrete per-yard cost is a material-price estimate; delivery, short loads, pumping, placement, finishing, and reinforcement are separate.

Inputs

Results

Immediate estimate

Concrete cost$891–$1,1886 cu yd at a regional planning range

Base quantity6 cu yd

Adjusted quantity6 cu yd

Typical cost$990

Typical per-yard rate$165/cu yd

Delivery, short-load charges, pumping, finishing, reinforcement, and labor are not included on this per-yard page.

Cost breakdown

Concrete$891–$1,188

Total$891–$1,188$990 typical

Effective date: 2026-07-20

Diagram

Per-yard concrete

Entered cubic yards are multiplied by a per-yard planning price and mix allowance.

Cubic yards
Mix price
Region

How this calculator works

Enter cubic yards and a local price per yard to estimate material-only ready-mix concrete cost.

Material-only scope

This page keeps the question focused on cubic-yard pricing instead of full slab or driveway installation.

Range model

The calculator applies a low-to-high planning band around the entered base price, adjusted by mix selection and region.

When to use delivery cost

Use the concrete delivery calculator when you need to include delivery and short-load fees.

Adjusted quantityentered cubic yards + extra quantity allowance

Mix adjustmentbase price per yard x mix multiplier

Rangeadjusted yards x low, typical, and high per-yard rates

Assumptions

Scope: Material-only ready-mix concrete planning range.
Mix: Higher-strength and specialty selections apply simple multipliers to the entered base price.

Worked examples

Six yards standard mix

Material-only ready-mix estimate.

$891–$1,188Concrete cost

Higher-strength mix

Shows mix and regional adjustment.

$2,108–$2,810Concrete cost

FAQ

Is this the installed cost of concrete?

No. It estimates ready-mix material cost only.

Why enter my own price per yard?

Concrete pricing changes by supplier, mix, region, fuel, and order size, so a local quote is better than a fixed national value.

Does higher PSI cost more?

Often yes. The mix allowance gives a cautious planning adjustment, but supplier pricing is what matters.

Sources and review

Concrete Prices and Cost Factors, The Concrete Network. Accessed 2026-07-16.
Concrete In Practice, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association. Accessed 2026-07-20.

Reviewed 2026-07-20. Planning estimates only; confirm project-specific requirements.