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How to Estimate Concrete for Steps

Concrete is a popular material for both short and long runs of steps. It’s durable, long-lasting, and fairly easy to work with. Estimating the concrete needed to pour steps may seem daunting, but because it’s a simple shape to estimate, it can be done in a few simple steps.

Divide the Steps into Rectangles

The first step to estimate the volume of a set of steps is to divide the steps into smaller rectangles. Finding the volume of a rectangular prism is much easier than finding the volume of a complex shape. Think about each step as a rectangle from the top of the step to the ground and the platform (the largest step at the top) as a single rectangle.

Find the Volume of Each Rectangle Section

The dimensions of each rectangle can be used to find the volume of each using the formula for volume, length × width × height. Simply multiply the step width by the depth and height for each rectangle section.

Find the Total Step Volume

The final step is to add the volumes of each step section together to get the total volume of the steps. If your measurements are in inches, then. your total volume will be in cubic inches.

Because most concrete is poured in cubic yards, you will need to convert your final measurements.