Concrete Patio Cost Per Square Foot (With Size Examples)
Concrete patio cost per square foot: about $6 to $10 installed for a plain 4-inch patio, $12 to $20 stamped. Cost table for 10x10, 12x12, 16x20 and 20x20 patios.
By The Concrete Calculator Team ·
Concrete Patio Cost Per Square Foot
A plain broom-finished concrete patio costs roughly 6 to 10 dollars per square foot installed at 4 inches thick. Stamped or decorative patios usually run about 12 to 20 dollars per square foot. Your local price depends on concrete prices, labor rates, site access, and how much digging and base prep the yard needs.
These are typical ranges, not a quote. Use them to set a budget, then get two or three local bids.
Concrete patio cost by size
All examples assume a 4-inch slab. Concrete volume includes no waste allowance.
| Patio size | Square feet | Concrete needed | Plain finish ($6 to $10/sq ft) | Stamped ($12 to $20/sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 10 ft | 100 | 1.23 yd³ | $600 to $1,000 | $1,200 to $2,000 |
| 12 x 12 ft | 144 | 1.78 yd³ | $864 to $1,440 | $1,728 to $2,880 |
| 12 x 16 ft | 192 | 2.37 yd³ | $1,152 to $1,920 | $2,304 to $3,840 |
| 16 x 20 ft | 320 | 3.95 yd³ | $1,920 to $3,200 | $3,840 to $6,400 |
| 20 x 20 ft | 400 | 4.94 yd³ | $2,400 to $4,000 | $4,800 to $8,000 |
To price your own patio, multiply square feet by the rate. Use the concrete cost calculator to get the yards and material cost for your exact size.
What makes up the cost of concrete per square foot
- Concrete: ready-mix is priced by the cubic yard. One yard covers about 81 sq ft at 4 inches. See concrete cost per yard.
- Labor and finishing: forming, placing, and finishing often add about 2 to 4 dollars per square foot.
- Base prep: excavation, compacted gravel base, and hauling away soil.
- Reinforcement: wire mesh or rebar. See rebar for a concrete slab.
- Finish: broom finish is cheapest. Stamping, coloring, and exposed aggregate add cost.
- Access: if a truck cannot reach the pour, a pump or wheelbarrows add labor.
DIY concrete patio cost
If you do the work yourself, you mostly pay for materials: concrete, gravel base, forms, mesh, and tool rental. A small 10 x 10 patio needs about 1.23 cubic yards, which is about 56 bags of 80 lb concrete before waste. For anything over about 1 yard, ready-mix delivery is usually easier than mixing bags by hand. Our guide on how many bags of concrete in a yard has the bag counts.
Patio thickness
4 inches is standard for patios with foot traffic and furniture. Go to 5 to 6 inches if a hot tub or heavy grill station will sit on it. Each extra inch adds about 25% more concrete. See concrete slab thickness.
Concrete patio vs other slabs
A patio costs about the same per square foot as other plain residential slabs. Driveways cost more because they are thicker and use stronger mix. Compare with concrete slab cost and concrete driveway cost.
FAQ
How much does a 12x12 concrete patio cost?
About $864 to $1,440 for a plain 4-inch patio, or about $1,700 to $2,900 stamped.
How much does a 20x20 concrete patio cost?
About $2,400 to $4,000 plain and $4,800 to $8,000 stamped. It needs about 4.94 cubic yards of concrete.
What is the cost of concrete per square foot?
For a 4-inch slab, installed cost usually runs 6 to 10 dollars per square foot for a plain finish.
Is a concrete patio cheaper than pavers?
A plain poured concrete patio is usually cheaper per square foot than pavers. Stamped concrete can cost as much as or more than basic pavers.