Fence Post Concrete Calculator

Estimate concrete around round or square posts, subtract displacement, and round to whole bags.

Measurement units

Describe the post holes

Use the hole dimensions and post size to estimate the concrete around each post. Leave post size blank to skip displacement.

Round posts use diameter; square posts use width.

Adds a practical buffer for cuts, settling, or overlap.

Advanced settingsProduct coverage, packaging, and optional pricing

Concrete packaging and price

Optional. Enter the yield printed on the concrete bag and its price.

A common ready-mix yield is 0.6 cu ft, but check your bag.

Optional. Added once to the estimate.

How this fence post concrete estimate works

Concrete quantity depends on both the hole and the post. Entering the post size makes the displacement visible instead of treating every hole as solid concrete.

Formula

Hole volume uses πr²h. Subtract round or square post displacement, multiply by post count, add allowance, then divide by bag yield.

Worked example

For a 12 inch diameter, 30 inch deep hole, a 4 inch round post displaces part of the hole volume. Repeat that net volume for every post before bag rounding.

Before you buy

Use the yield printed on the concrete bag, not the bag weight alone. Have a plan for water, mixing, bracing, and the time required for a multi-post pour.

Assumptions

Defaults are starting points. Replace coverage, density, package yield, spacing, and allowance values with the product or plan you are actually using.

Limitations

This is a material estimate, not a footing design. Frost depth, soil, drainage, post loads, reinforcement, and local requirements may change the installation.