Cost of Concrete per Yard
The cost of concrete per yard is the price a supplier charges for one cubic yard of ready-mix concrete, and your total is that price times the cubic yards you need. Ready-mix is sold by the cubic yard, often with a short-load fee for small orders. Enter your cubic yards and price per yard below to estimate the total.
cost = cubic_yards x user price_per_yard; note short-load fees.
Enter the dimensions or cubic yards to estimate the cost.
Estimate only. Prices vary by region, supplier, material grade and labor. Enter your own local price; this site never quotes prices.
How Much Does Concrete Cost per Yard?
Concrete cost per yard is what a ready-mix supplier charges for one cubic yard delivered, and it varies by region, mix strength and fuel costs. Your total is the price per yard times your cubic yards. Small orders often carry a short-load or minimum-delivery fee, since trucks hold about 10 yards. The calculator multiplies your yards by the price you enter, and you should get a local quote because the per-yard price moves with the market.
Why Is Concrete Sold by the Yard?
Concrete is sold by the cubic yard because that is the unit ready-mix trucks are built around, each carrying roughly 8 to 11 cubic yards. Ordering by the yard matches the delivery and pricing system. To use a per-yard price, first calculate your project volume in cubic yards (with the concrete or cubic yard calculator), then multiply by the price. The calculator handles that final cost step.
What Adds to the per-Yard Concrete Cost?
Beyond the base price per yard, the delivered cost can include a short-load fee for orders under about 5 yards, fuel surcharges, Saturday or after-hours delivery fees, and extra for higher-strength mixes or additives. Pumping, if the truck cannot reach the pour, is a separate cost. The calculator estimates the material from your price per yard; ask the supplier about these add-ons for the full delivered price.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does concrete cost per yard?
- It varies by region, mix and fuel costs. Your total is the price per yard times your cubic yards. Small orders may carry a short-load fee. Enter your local price to estimate.
- Why is concrete sold by the cubic yard?
- Ready-mix trucks are built around the cubic yard, each holding about 8 to 11 yards. Ordering by the yard matches delivery and pricing.
- What adds to the per-yard concrete price?
- Short-load fees under about 5 yards, fuel surcharges, weekend delivery, higher-strength mixes and pumping if needed.