Plan pours quickly with flexible foundation volume options. Convert units, include wastage, and estimate rebar. Get clear results instantly for smarter site quantity control.
| Foundation type | Length | Width | Depth | Count | Wastage | Net volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raft / Mat | 12 m | 9 m | 0.30 m | 1 | 5% | 34.02 |
| Strip Footing | 40 m | 0.60 m | 0.35 m | 1 | 7% | 9.00 |
| Pad Footing | 1.8 m | 1.8 m | 0.45 m | 8 | 5% | 12.25 |
| Combined Footing | 4.5 m | 2.2 m | 0.55 m | 1 | 6% | 5.43 |
| Pile Cap | 2.4 m | 2.4 m | 0.80 m | 4 | 5% | 18.09 |
Concrete volume is the first control value for ordering, batching, and pump planning. Reliable takeoff starts with the geometric envelope of each element, then adds realistic allowances for placement losses. For strip footings and grade beams, the run length should reflect centerline or net length per drawings, including returns and thickened zones where specified.
Wastage is not a guess; it is a risk buffer. Typical drivers include formwork gaps, bleed-water trimming, surface finishing, pump line priming, and minor dimensional tolerances. When excavation sides are irregular, the concrete boundary may expand locally. A controlled wastage percentage helps avoid short pours while keeping cost exposure visible.
Projects often mix metric and imperial inputs. Converting all dimensions to meters internally provides consistent volume calculations in cubic meters, then converts to cubic yards when required. Keeping one reporting unit across the team reduces ordering mistakes and simplifies reconciliation against delivery tickets and pour logs.
Volume can be extended into weight and reinforcement indicators. Concrete weight is estimated using density, which is useful for lifting studies, temporary works checks, and logistics. Rebar rate in kilograms per cubic meter is a fast budgeting proxy for early-stage estimates; final steel quantities must match bar schedules and detailing notes.
Use these sample inputs to confirm workflow before project takeoff:
With excavation enabled, in-situ cut expands by swell to estimate loose spoil for haul routes and disposal planning.
Use the total run length from drawings, with the footing width and thickness. Include returns and thickened zones if they are poured monolithically.
Many projects use 3–10% depending on formwork quality, access, pumping, and tolerances. Start low for controlled formwork, increase for irregular excavations or complex pours.
No. It supports planning and checks. Final concrete and steel quantities must match approved drawings, bar schedules, and any project-specific measurement rules.
Density converts volume into weight for lifting studies, temporary works checks, transport planning, and comparisons between delivered and placed quantities.
It provides an early-stage steel estimate in kg per cubic meter. Use it for budgeting and procurement forecasting, then refine using detailed reinforcement takeoffs.
Excavation uses the same footprint and the entered excavation depth. Loose volume applies swell to reflect bulking after digging, which helps truck and stockpile planning.
Yes. Choose feet as the input unit and cubic yards as the output unit. The calculator converts dimensions internally and exports the same results in CSV or PDF.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.