Concrete is a materials common to the foundations of many homes, sheds and other buildings. The large concrete foundations typically require the use of a company that tipping. Small foundations, such as sheds and outbuildings, only need a few bags of concrete and a wheelbarrow.

Before pouring the concrete, you need to measure the area of the foundations to determine how much need. Converts square yards measures, as this is the extent to which many contractors sold concrete.

1. Measure the length and width of the area of ​​the foundation. For those with irregular shapes, measured each square or rectangular area.
2. Determines the depth of the foundation. Take a measure of how the foundation or just have a notion of the recommended depth.
3. Multiply the length by the width of each measured area. Multiply these numbers by the depth of the foundation. Add these numbers.
4. Divide the number in step 3 by 27 to determine how much the total cubic yards of concrete for the foundation need.