Concrete for Footers

`Volume = f( L , W , T , D )`
`(L)"Length of Footer area"`
`(W)"Width of Footer area"`
`(T)"Width of Channel"`
`(D)"Depth of Channel"`

The Volume of Concrete in a Footer calculator computes the volume of concrete in a complete rectangular footer (e.g. the footer under a rectangular house/building) based on the length and width of overall foot print and the depth and width of the footer channel (see diagram).

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  • (L) Footer Area Length
  • (W) Footer Area Width 
  • (D) Footer Depth
  • (T) Footer Channel Width

Volume of Concrete (V):  The volume of concrete (V) needed for the footer is returned in cubic yards.  However, this can be automatically converted into other volume units (e.g. cubic meters) via the pull-down menu.  The calculator also returns the equivalent volume in bags of concrete:

  • 40lb bag - units of 40 pound bags of concrete mix
  • 60lb bag - units of 60 pound bags of concrete mix
  • 80lb bag - units of 80 pound bags of concrete mix

Note:  It is important to remember that the length and width of the footer are more than the length and width of the foundation.