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Concrete Sidewalk Calculator

Estimate concrete yards, sidewalk thickness, gravel base, forms, waste, delivery, labor, finishing, and total sidewalk cost. Built for homeowners, contractors, property managers, and concrete flatwork planning.

Best for

Walkways

Calculates

Yards + cost

Includes

Forms + base

Sidewalk estimating note

Sidewalk cost depends on more than concrete volume. Length, width, thickness, base depth, form boards, excavation, finishing, and access can all change the final installed price.

Common sidewalk thickness

4 inches

Driveway crossings or heavier loads may need thicker concrete.

Calculate concrete sidewalk cost

Enter sidewalk dimensions, thickness, base depth, form cost, labor, finishing, delivery, and waste to estimate total sidewalk project cost.

Sidewalk estimate

Estimated total

$2,197

About $55 per linear foot.

Sidewalk length40.00 linear ft
Sidewalk width4.00 ft
Sidewalk area160.00 sq ft
Form boards80.00 linear ft
Concrete cubic yards1.98 yd³
Concrete yards with waste2.17 yd³
Concrete material$348
Base cubic yards1.98 yd³
Base tons2.77 tons
Base material$124
Forms$120
Prep$320
Labor$960
Finish$200
Delivery + fees$125
Cost per sq ft$14

This is a planning estimate. Final sidewalk pricing depends on demolition, excavation, grading, soil, drainage, reinforcement, forms, finish quality, access, local labor, material pricing, and code requirements.

For homeowners

Use the estimate to plan a new sidewalk, walkway, garden path, or replacement section before getting contractor quotes.

For contractors

Quickly estimate sidewalk yards, form length, base material, labor, delivery, finishing, and total project cost.

For property managers

Use the calculator to compare sidewalk repair or replacement scopes across rentals, commercial properties, and managed sites.

Concrete sidewalk calculator FAQs

How thick should a concrete sidewalk be?

Many residential sidewalks are 4 inches thick for foot traffic. Sidewalks that cross driveways or support heavier loads may need thicker concrete.

How do I calculate concrete for a sidewalk?

Multiply length by width by thickness in feet to get cubic feet. Divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards, then add waste.

How much form board do I need for a sidewalk?

For a straight sidewalk, estimate form board length as both sides of the sidewalk, or length multiplied by two. Add extra for cuts, stakes, curves, and waste.

Does this include demolition?

No. This calculator focuses on new sidewalk material and installation assumptions. Add demolition, haul-off, permits, or special access separately.

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