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Estimating the Cost for a
Foundation and Footing
• The Foundation
• The Footing
• Calculate and Convert
• Vertical Rebar
• Horizontal Rebar
• Total Cost
The Foundation
Base = 900 ft2 (36 x 25 ft) Calculate the required
concrete and reinforcing rod
The Foundation
Foundation
8in. thick
8ft high
Footing
8in. thick
16in. wide
12 in.
1ft 1ft
Footing 8 in. 16 in. 122 ft 108 .4 ft 3
12 in. 12 in.
759.0 ft3
Convert
1 yd 3
3
(750 ft ) 3
28.11 yd3
27 ft
Order 28.5 yards3 for foundation system
Vertical Rebar
A 10 ft long rebar piece
is vertically placed every
3 ft
122 ft
40.7
3 ft
41 pieces
Horizontal Rebar
Two rows of horizontal rebar are needed for
the foundation and two for the footing.
6in. of each 10ft section of rebar is
overlapped. Therefore assume a
9.5 ft length. Determine the number
of pieces needed at 9.5ft.
122 ft 4
51.4 52 pieces
9.5 ft
Total Cost
Concrete Cost
28.5 yards3 x $98/yard3 = $2,793.00
Rebar Cost
93 pieces x $4.75 = $441.75
Total Cost
$2793.00 + $441.75 = $3,234.75