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Concrete Post Hole Calculator

Quickly estimate the amount of concrete needed for your post hole projects. Learn how
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    Results

    • 3
    • Bags

      Since this is over 1 yard, you may want to consider having a truck deliver your concrete.

    • Cost
      • Dimensions
        A diagram of slab and footing measurements
        • Wall Height
        • Wall Width
        • Quantity
      • Dimensions
        A diagram of slab and footing measurements
        • Length
        • Width
        • Thickness
        • Quantity
      • Dimensions
        • Length
        • Width
        • Thickness
        • Quantity
      • Dimensions
        A diagram of slab and footing measurements
        • Length
        • Width
        • Depth
        • Quantity
      • Dimensions
        A diagram of column measurements
        Column Dimensions
        • Height
        • Diameter
        • Quantity
      • Dimensions
        A diagram of curb and gutter measurements
        • Length
        • Flag Thickness
        • Gutter Width
        • Curb Height
        • Curb Depth
        • Quantity
      • Dimensions
        A diagram of stairs measurements
        • Platform Depth
        • Width
        • Rise
        • Run
        • # of Steps
        • Quantity
      • Dimensions
        A diagram of circle and tube measurements
        • Outer Diameter
        • Inner Diameter
        • Height
        • Quantity
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    How It Works

    Streamline your concrete project with our free concrete post hole calculator.

    In just 3 simple steps, find the precise concrete quantity required for your circular or tubular structures. No matter the varying dimensions or number of post holes, our calculator is designed to make the process seamless.

    Let's get calculating!

    Step-by-Step Tutorial

    Calculating how much concrete you need has never been easier. Follow these 3 simple steps to make the process seamless and efficient. Let's get started!

    1. Choose Your Settings

    Select your unit type, cost type (by bag or by the yard/meter), bag size, cost and desired waste amount. Your settings will be automatically saved for when you come back the next time.

    settings for the concrete post hole calculator
    settings for the concrete post hole calculator

    2. Choose Your Shape(s)

    We understand that many projects require multiple shapes or dimensions. Choose from a slab, footing, column, stairs, curb/gutter, circle/tube or any combination of them—it doesn't matter how many you have, we'll do the heavy lifting.

    choose your shapes for your measurements
    choose your shapes for your measurements

    3. Add Your Dimensions

    Once your shapes are added, input the dimensions that you've measured for each of them. After that, your results will be shown!

    Pretty easy, isn't it?

    Edit, Save and Repeat

    Now you can easily measure all of your concrete projects. Bookmark this page and your calculations will be here when you return. When you're done, reset the calculator and start with a fresh one.

    Concrete Post Hole Formula

    The Formula: Height × PI × (Outer Diameter × Outer Diameter - Inner Diameter × Inner Diameter) × Quantity ÷ 4
    concrete post hole dimensions
    Concrete post hole dimensions

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