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Plan a poured concrete wall — foundation, basement, stem, or retaining. Get concrete volume (cubic yards, bags, truck loads), rebar quantities, formwork area, and a full cost breakdown with a downloadable PDF estimate.
Wall thickness, height, and reinforcement are structural and must follow your engineer and local code. Quantities are geometric estimates — verify before ordering. For planning purposes only.
Wall Details
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Wall Size
ft
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ft
sq ft
Total door/window face area to deduct from the wall×
2
Reinforcement & Extras
in o.c.
Vertical + horizontal bars. Residential walls often 12-18" on center.
3
Mix & Cost
10%
Tall forms and pump loss make 10%+ overage common on walls$/ cu yd
2024-2025 typical: $125 - $180 per cu yd$/ ft
#4 rebar material roughly $0.60 - $0.90 per linear ft$/ sq ft face
Formed wall labor: $5 - $12 per sq ft of face. Set 0 for materials only.
Wall Estimate
Concrete To Order
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Enter your wall details to begin
Cubic Yards (w/ waste)
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80 lb Bags
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Rebar
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Full Cost Breakdown
Net wall area —
Ready-mix concrete —
TOTAL ESTIMATE—
Total cost / sq ft
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Formwork area (2 faces)
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Truck loads (9 cu yd)
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Cost Breakdown Chart
Estimated cost by category ($)
Thickness Comparison — Your Wall
| Thickness | Cubic Yards | 80 lb Bags | Truck Loads | Concrete Cost |
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For your 240 sq ft net wall (waste included). Concrete cost = ready-mix only, at your $/cu yd.