Ready-mix concrete cost per cubic yard (band)
Typical industry planning values — NOT a structural/geotechnical design. A licensed engineer sizes load-bearing concrete, footings and reinforcement; confirm against your product’s spec sheet and local code.
Ready-mix is priced by the cubic yard, with extra fees for delivery and small (short-load) orders. The band below is a labeled planning band — enter your plant’s real quote in the tools. Use it with the concrete cost per yard estimator and the ready-mix vs bags compare.
| Item | Typical band |
|---|---|
| Ready-mix concrete | $120–$200 / yd³ |
| Delivery | flat fee (varies by plant & distance) |
| Short-load fee | added on small orders (roughly under 4–5 yd³) |
Labeled planning band — a sanity guide only; enter your plant’s real quote. Small pours often carry a short-load fee, which is why bags sometimes win on tiny jobs.