Concrete Calculator

Concrete Profit Calculator

Enter your job details below. Results update instantly. All fields are pre-filled with 2026 industry averages — adjust to match your actual numbers.

2026 Benchmarks US Market

Job Complexity

Job Details
Revenue and scope of work
Estimated Cubic Yards —
Materials
All material costs including waste factor
Delivered, including short-load fees
Labor
Crew costs including burden
Overhead & Other Costs
Disposal, equipment, subcontractors
Pump, mixer, trowel, saw

How the Concrete Profit Calculator Works

Driveways, slabs, patios, foundations — this calculator breaks down your concrete job margin in real time, including an auto-calculated cubic yards display. Enter your numbers and price with precision.

  1. Enter your contract price. Include square footage and slab thickness.
  2. Watch cubic yards auto-calculate. The cubic yards estimate updates automatically as you type dimensions.
  3. Add material costs. Concrete, rebar, forms, and sealer costs.
  4. Enter labor details. Crew size, days, and burdened crew rate.
  5. Add overhead and other costs. Pump truck, equipment rental, and overhead — your margin updates live.

Concrete has the tightest margins of all 14 trades tracked on this site — weather delays, pump truck costs, and mix overages are real risks that must be priced in before you bid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What profit margin do concrete contractors typically make?
Concrete contractors run some of the tightest margins in the industry — 23–38% gross margin depending on job type. Standard driveways and patios run 23–28%, while stamped and colored decorative concrete commands 27–33%. Structural and commercial concrete varies widely based on volume pricing.
How do I calculate cubic yards for a concrete slab?
Multiply the length (ft) × width (ft) × thickness (in feet) and divide by 27. For example: 20 ft × 30 ft × 0.33 ft (4 inches) ÷ 27 = 7.4 cubic yards. Always order 5–8% extra to account for waste, spillage, and uneven subgrade.
How do I price a concrete driveway job?
A full-cost estimate includes: concrete material (cubic yards × delivered price per yard), rebar and wire mesh, forms and stakes, pump truck rental, crew labor (typically 4–6 workers for a pour day), and overhead. Current ready-mix prices range $145–$175/yard delivered in most U.S. markets.
What overhead percentage should concrete contractors use?
Most concrete contractors allocate 10–14% of revenue to overhead — lower than other trades because the work is typically larger-volume, outdoor, and equipment-intensive rather than overhead-heavy. However, equipment depreciation and insurance costs are high and should be factored in.
Why are concrete margins tighter than other trades?
Concrete is highly competitive, weather-dependent, and equipment-intensive. Ready-mix pricing is a commodity — everyone pays roughly the same per yard. The only levers are crew efficiency, accurate estimating, and equipment utilization. Stamped and decorative concrete breaks out of this dynamic because it adds a genuine skill premium.