How to Calculate Square Yards for Concrete
Concrete is most commonly sold in yards rather than feet. This is a potential source of confusion for people looking to buy concrete for home projects. The good news is that once you understand the conversions involved, determining the amount of concrete for your next remodeling venture is simple. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure the area of the space you intend to fill with concrete. This includes both the length and width of the area. The measurements should be taken in feet.
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Multiply length of the area by width of the area. The resulting product is the square footage of the area.
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Divide the square footage of the area by 9. The resulting quotient is the amount of concrete you need to cover the area expressed in square yards.
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Tips & Warnings
Generally speaking, concrete is sold in cubic yards rather than square yards. To convert from square yards to cubic yards, multiply the square yardage of the area by the desired depth of the concrete (expressed in yards).
