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40x60 Concrete Slab Cost for a Pole Barn

A 40x60 concrete slab costs $20,262 to $33,771 installed at 5 inches with rebar, about $8.44 – $14.07 per square foot. Use the calculator to add footings, change thickness or enter your ZIP.

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Thickness
More optionsbroom · rebar · 4 in gravel
Finish
Reinforcement
Gravel base

LIKELY INSTALLED PRICE

$27,017

Our installed range for this 40×60 ft, 5-inch slab: $20,262 – $33,771 ($8.44 – $14.07 per sq ft)

In plain terms: that's about the size of a small commercial floor, and roughly 43% of the price is the crew's labor.

DIY materials
$15,669
Concrete
37.04 yd³
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Where the money goes

  • Materials$12,894
  • Labor$9,620
  • Overhead and profit (20%)$4,503
All 8 line items
ItemQtyMaterialLaborTotal
Site setup, layout and cleanup1 job$100$56$156
Excavate and grade subgrade2,400 sqft$0$2,664$2,664
Forms, stakes and form release200 lf$240$444$684
Compacted crushed-stone base41.48 ton$1,867$767$2,634
#4 rebar, tied on chairs3,300 lf$3,292$1,465$4,757
Ready-mix concrete, 3,500 psi, delivered38.89 yd3$6,766$863$7,629
Place, screed and broom finish2,400 sqft$120$3,108$3,228
Sawn control joints340 lf$510$252$762
Subtotal × overhead and profit (20%) = midpoint$27,017

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Cost by thickness for 40x60 (2,400 sq ft)

  • 4 in · patios, sheds

    $18,970 – $31,617

    29.63 yd³ · 1,467 bags · about $25,293

  • 5 in · garages, driveways

    $20,262 – $33,771

    37.04 yd³ · 1,834 bags · about $27,017

  • 6 in · shops, RV pads

    $21,434 – $35,723

    44.44 yd³ · 2,200 bags · about $28,579

Typical use
Pole barns and barndominiums.
Thickness
5 inches with rebar for most barns; 6 inches for heavy equipment or a lift.
Planning note
Coordinate the slab with the building kit's post and door layout before anyone orders concrete.

40x60 concrete slab cost

At 2,400 square feet this is the largest size on the site, and the price reflects 37.04 yd³ of concrete plus 3,300 linear ft of rebar. The per-foot rate is usually the lowest of any size.

Pole barn or barndominium floor

A pole barn slab is often poured after the posts are set, between them. A barndominium usually needs footings, a vapor barrier and plumbing sleeves first; the foundation calculator covers that.

Pouring 2,400 sq ft

The job takes 38.89 yd³ on 4 trucks. Most crews pour it in sections with construction joints over one or more days.

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Use it to set a budget and to compare quotes line by line. It isn't a bid; a contractor's written price after a site visit is.

DIY vs pro for this 40x60 pour

Materials alone come to $15,669, about 58% of the $27,017 midpoint contractor price. The difference is $11,348 of labor, equipment, delivery and contractor overhead across 8 line items. At 38.89 yd³ with waste the pour fills 4 mixer trucks, so ready-mix is the practical route even for a DIY pour.

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Frequently asked questions

How much concrete is a 40x60 slab?

37.04 yd³ at 5 inches, or 38.89 yd³ with waste.

Is the slab poured before or after a pole barn?

Usually after the posts and roof are up, so the slab cures under cover. A barndominium on a monolithic slab is poured first.

What's the cost per square foot for a 40x60 slab?

At national prices it comes to $8.44 – $14.07 installed. Setup costs spread over a large area, so the rate is lower than for small slabs.

Does a 40x60 slab need an engineer?

A building this size often needs stamped plans for the permit. Your building department will say what's required.

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Methodology. Quantities use the formulas on the methodology page; labor rates are BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for cement masons, material prices are our national estimates, marked estimated, until local prices are sampled, and the range widens with less local data. Prices updated September 2026.

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