Concrete Step Landing Calculator
Estimate concrete volume, bags, landing area, form perimeter, placed weight and cost for rectangular step landings.
Default project preview
0.49 yd³
Concrete bags
22
Landing area
24 ft²
Base volume
0.44 yd³
Form perimeter
20 ft
Calculator
Build the material order
Your order will appear here
Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Input and output guide
What each value means
The labels and units below are part of this calculator’s visible methodology. Replace every default with measurements or product data from the actual project.
Landing length
Enter this project assumption in ft. The current imperial default is 6 ft.
Landing width
Enter this project assumption in ft. The current imperial default is 4 ft.
Landing thickness
Enter this project assumption in in. The current imperial default is 6 in.
Equal landings
Enter this project assumption in a unitless value. The current imperial default is 1. Minimum: 1.
Extra allowance
Enter this project assumption in %. The current imperial default is 10 %. Minimum: 0. Maximum: 50.
Concrete yield per bag
Enter this project assumption in ft³. The current imperial default is 0.6 ft³.
Ready-mix price
Enter this project assumption in per yd³. The current imperial default is 165 per yd³. Minimum: 0.
Price per bag
Enter this project assumption in a unitless value. The current imperial default is 7. Minimum: 0.
How to read the outputs
Concrete bags
rounded full bags. Default preview: 22.
Landing area
all landings. Default preview: 24 ft².
Base volume
before allowance. Default preview: 0.44 yd³.
Form perimeter
outside edges. Default preview: 20 ft.
Placed weight
planning density. Default preview: 1,978 lb.
Cost comparison
ready-mix / bags. Default preview: $80.67 / $154.00.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Volume = landing length × width × thickness × quantity. Allowance is applied before bag rounding.
FAQ
Concrete Step Landing Calculator questions
Does this include the steps?+
No. Estimate stair concrete separately.
Should an exterior landing slope?+
Drainage must be designed for the site.
Does this include a footing?+
No. Footings and thickened edges are separate shapes.