How Much Concrete Do I Need to … ?

“How much concrete do I need to complete my project?” Whether you head up a concrete construction crew or are a DIY master on your own home turf, it’s a question you’ve likely pondered from time to time. After all, if you buy too much concrete, you’re left with costly excess. Buy too little and you can’t complete your work.

The good news is, helpful tools make determining the right amount of concrete for a job much easier than in previous decades. Online concrete calculators can help increase your odds of purchasing the right amount, while tools like the volumetric concrete mixer allow you to blend small batches at the jobsite, ensuring you only create what you need. (Did you know volumetric mixers don’t require concrete chipping?)

At General Chipping we are big believers that knowledge is power (and that fun facts about concrete make for interesting conversation.) Here’s a little insight into how much concrete it takes to complete some bigger builds, courtesy of our friends at the Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association.

How Much Concrete Do I Need to Build a High School Football Stadium?
100,000 yards

How Much Concrete Do I Need to Build a Hospital?
30,000 yards

How Much Concrete Do I Need to Build a Mile of 6-Lane Highway?
15,000 yards

How Much Concrete Do I Need to Build a Home?
100 yards

Of course, the exact amount of concrete required for any job depends on the scope of the project and concrete blend in use, among other factors. But it’s interesting to think about just how much building material goes into some of the structures we see each day!

We hope the above concrete statistics can serve as a handy conversation starter among your clients and crew members. And remember, General Chipping is always here to help with your concrete work. Whether you need routine maintenance for your cement mixing drums, central mixers and cement storage silos or clogs have you in need of emergency assistance, our crew is glad assist. Contact us today!