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Post Hole Concrete Calculator
Post Hole Concrete Calculator helps turn real measurements into a practical planning estimate before ordering material or scheduling work. Use it for early budgeting, then confirm product yield, supplier units, delivery limits, and local requirements.
Updated May 2026No signup requiredBuilt for mobile
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How to use this calculator
- Enter your project measurements using the units shown on each field.
- Adjust waste, compaction, density, or yield to match your supplier and jobsite.
- Click Calculate to update the estimate.
- Round up to match bags, truckloads, stock lengths, or delivery minimums.
Formula or calculation method
Concrete volume per hole = hole cylinder volume - post volume.
Total volume = volume per hole x post count x waste factor.
Bag count = total cubic feet / bag yield, rounded up.
Worked example
Twelve 12 inch holes, 30 inches deep, around 4 inch posts need about 21.8 cu ft before waste.
Practical planning tips
- Measure real dimensions, not rounded guesses.
- Confirm supplier density, bag yield, and delivery minimums.
- Round up when shortage would stop the project.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mixing inches, feet, cubic yards, and tons.
- Skipping waste for spillage, uneven ground, or forms.
- Assuming every supplier uses the same density or bag yield.
FAQ
Post Hole Concrete Calculator questions
Is this a final supplier quote?
No. It is a planning estimate. Confirm supplier density, bag yield, delivery minimums, local code, and jobsite conditions before ordering.
Should I add extra material?
Usually yes. Waste, compaction, spillage, irregular forms, uneven ground, and supplier rounding can increase the order amount.
Can this replace professional design?
No. Use qualified help for structural, electrical, code-required, or safety-critical work.
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