Concrete Column Calculator
Calculate concrete volume for square, rectangular, or round columns. Enter dimensions, height, and quantity.
ποΈ Concrete Column Calculator
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Volume per Column10.00 cu ft
Total Volume40.0 cu ft
Total Volume1.48 cu yd
80 lb Bags67 bags
π‘ How to Calculate Concrete Column Volume
For rectangular columns: volume = width Γ depth Γ height. For round columns: volume = Ο Γ rΒ² Γ height. Common residential columns are 12Γ12 inches square or 12 inches diameter. Structural columns may be 18β36 inches.
All concrete columns require reinforcement β typically 4 vertical #5 or #6 bars with #3 ties every 12 inches. Forms must be plumb, braced, and oiled before pouring. Vibrate the concrete during placement to eliminate air pockets.
Four 12Γ12 inch square columns Γ 10 ft tall: volume each = 10 cu ft. Total = 40 cu ft = 1.48 cu yd β 67 bags of 80 lb mix.