How Much Is a 10 Yard Truck of Concrete?
A full 10 yard truck of concrete costs roughly $1,400 to $2,000 delivered in 2026 — about $140 to $200 per cubic yard, plus fuel and environmental surcharges of $25–$50 per load.
At a full load there is no short-load fee, which makes 10 yards the cheapest concrete you can buy per yard.
| Mix strength | Per yard | 10 yards | Plus surcharges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000 psi | $140–$160 | $1,400–$1,600 | $1,425–$1,650 |
| 3,500 psi | $150–$170 | $1,500–$1,700 | $1,525–$1,750 |
| 4,000 psi | $160–$180 | $1,600–$1,800 | $1,625–$1,850 |
| 5,000 psi | $178–$200 | $1,780–$2,000 | $1,805–$2,050 |
2026 US averages. Metro and coastal markets run higher; get a plant quote for your postcode.
What 10 yards actually pours
Ten cubic yards is 270 cubic feet. It covers:
- 810 sq ft at 4 inches — a 28 × 28 patio, or two double garages worth of floor
- 648 sq ft at 5 inches — a generous two-car driveway
- 540 sq ft at 6 inches — a 23 × 23 heavy-duty pad
At $170 per yard, a 4-inch slab from a full load is about $2.10 per square foot in concrete. That is the material only — a finished, installed slab runs $6 to $12 per square foot.
Extras that land on the invoice
- Fuel / environmental surcharge: $25–$50 per load
- Standby time: $2–$4 per minute past the first 45–60 minutes on site
- Saturday or after-hours delivery: $100 or more
- Admixtures: fibre, accelerator, or air entrainment at $5–$15 per yard
- Concrete pump: $800–$1,200 per day when the truck cannot reach the forms
Will 10 yards fit on one truck?
Usually, but not always. A standard mixer holds 8–11 cubic yards, and 10 yards of concrete alone weighs about 40,500 lb. With the truck at 26,000–30,000 lb empty, a full load runs 66,000–70,000 lb gross.
Some states and many local bridge postings cap loads below that, so plants in those areas top out at 8–9 yards and send a second truck. Ask when you book — a split delivery changes both the price and the pour sequence. More on truck capacity.
Ordering a full load on purpose
Because short-load fees are charged per yard below the minimum, part loads cost far more per yard. If your project is 7 or 8 yards and you have somewhere useful to put the surplus — a shed pad, path, or set of post footings — filling the truck to 10 can cost little more than the part load and gets you extra work done for free.
Estimating notes
- Confirm access, turning space, and ground firmness before a 70,000 lb truck arrives.
- Have a plan and a place for leftover concrete; returning it often carries a disposal charge.
- Prices move with cement and fuel costs — treat these as budgeting ranges.