Overview
Engineering reference data for Concrete Volume Slab in building construction.
Key Formulas
U-value
Overall heat transfer coefficient.
Heat Loss
Heat transfer through building envelope.
Variables
| Symbol | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| U-value | W/(m²·K) | |
| Area | m² | |
| Temperature difference | K |
Concrete Volume Data
Covered Area per Cubic Yard
Concrete Slab Volume Formula
The volume of concrete required for a rectangular slab is calculated using:
where:
- = required concrete volume (cubic yards)
- = slab length (feet)
- = slab width (feet)
- = slab depth (inches)
The constant 0.0031 converts the result from cubic feet to cubic yards, accounting for the unit conversion between feet and inches.
Unit Conversions
| From | To | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 inch | mm | 25.4 |
| 1 inch | cm | 2.54 |
| 1 inch | m | 0.0254 |
| 1 cubic yard | m³ | 0.7646 |
| 1 square foot | m² | 0.0929 |
| 1 cubic yard | cubic feet | 27 |
| 1 foot | inches | 12 |