Concrete Price Per Yard Calculator
Enter your cubic yards, the plant’s price per yard, and any delivery or extra fees, and this concrete price per yard calculator gives the true delivered total — and the effective price you really pay per yard.
Ready-mix typically runs $125–$200 per yard at the plant; small loads carry short-load fees. Fees spread thinner on bigger orders.
Estimates only — not financial advice. This calculator gives approximate figures for planning. It is not financial, tax, or legal advice; check with a qualified professional before making decisions.
How the concrete price per yard calculator works
The headline number — the plant’s price per yard — is never the whole bill. Delivery fees, short-load surcharges (for loads under the plant’s minimum, often 4–5 yards), and winter hot-water or accelerator charges all stack on top. Dividing the full total back by the yards gives the effective per-yard price you actually pay.
This is the number to compare when shopping quotes: one plant at $140/yard with an $80 delivery fee beats another at $135/yard with a $150 fee on a 5-yard order. Fees spread thinner on bigger loads.
total = yards × price + delivery + extras · effective $/yd = total / yards
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Concrete price per yard calculator FAQ
How much is concrete per yard?
Roughly $125–$200 per yard at the plant for standard mixes, with $150 typical in many markets. Specialty mixes (high-strength, fiber, colored) cost more — enter your plant’s figure above.
What are concrete delivery fees?
Many plants charge a flat delivery fee ($50–$150) per load, separate from the per-yard price. The fee spreads thinner on bigger orders — one reason 10 yards beats two 5-yard loads.
What is a short-load fee?
A surcharge (often $50–$150+) for orders under the plant’s minimum — usually 4–5 yards. Small projects like footings pay a noticeably higher effective price per yard because of it.
Is cash cheaper than an account?
Sometimes — some plants discount cash or check payments a few percent, and contractors with accounts often get volume pricing you cannot. It is always worth asking for the cash price.
How do I compare concrete quotes?
Compare the effective price per yard — (total including all fees) ÷ yards — not the headline rate. This calculator shows both numbers side by side for each quote you check.