How I calculate concrete (Mike Haduck)

Mike Haduck shows his style of measuring and calculating for a concrete pour. All my videos are my ways and ideas. I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help.

[@user-tm9je4fi6s]

Older heads always have best methods plain and simple appreciate you sir 💪🏽😅

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks user, Mike

[@Jeff82556]

Thanks very much Mike, for an easy to understand straight forward common sense method of calculating concrete volume. As an avid DIYer, I enjoy learning and then immediately put the knowledge to use. You're a fantastic teacher.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate it, Mike

[@rickyaguilera]

thanks Mike you hit the nail in the coffin.......please Mike keep your videos coming

[@MikeHaduck]

+ruben alvaro thanks, I glad it helps, mike

[@bayoupirate3808]

Mike; you explained this so well that I caught it all the first time. Thank You.

[@MikeHaduck]

+Bayou Pirate thanks, I am passing along what others showed me, thanks again, mike

[@Brooklynsfinest718]

Hey Mike why do you always put the bottles over the rebar standing up , what does it help to do?

[@MikeHaduck]

+Kevin Smith they make osha caps but I forgot them so used that temporary so I don't get poked, thanks mike

[@mikezimmerman2786]

A great job of explaining, all of Mike’s are some of the best videos I’ve ever watched.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@friendsinlowplaces619]

Extraordinary explanation, very handy for those of us like me who don't have a father around to help, rip dad..... Thanks sir!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@scottkonwinski2396]

Great job explaining this formula in a variety of ways, best video I found on KZbin so far, thank you!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Scott, Mike

[@latnpueblo3911]

Mike you are the best dude you know how many videos i waste my time watching they complicated way or the lack of clear explanation i being true. Thanks you i really appreciate it.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks LATN, I appreciate it, Mike

[@robburke8867]

I’m impressed you used rebar caps! You normally only see that on union projects. Well done!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rob, Mike

[@Debbyiamme]

Definitely a great teacher; thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Debby, Mike

[@lendavidhart9710]

Thank you for posting/sharing, a guy told me one time that the term "operating engineer" came from the days of steam engines that ran heavy equipment, shovels etc. It is two men (or) people, the operator, the guy that pulls the levers and the brakes, moves the boom up and down etc., and the engineer kept the steam engine running, i dont know of that is true but it sounded good.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank Len, makes sense to me, mike

[@spudgrub1359]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for sharing the knowledge and not trying to sell me a e-book!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Spudfrub, I appreciate it. mike

[@Khamomil]

I can see you've already been discussing the issue of measurement system. The metric is so easy to visualize and you can do a mental tally. The way I'd do it if I were (still) in the USA would be to do all three measurements (L x W x H) with a metric tape measure, calculate the volue in cubic meters and if the supplier can't convert to cu yards, use google convert. After converting your measurements to cm I obtained a volume of 1.92 cu meters, which gives 2.511 cu yards. Lots of conversion tools on the net!!!

[@MikeHaduck]

I agree, but I’m too old of a dog to learn new tricks, LOL thanks Mike

[@Khamomil]

I wasn't saying this for you, but for the beginners who read you. I know about old dogs, I'm one of them, or rather a bitch to be precise, lol.

[@cheryla2607]

So glad I found this site .. Thank you so much

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Cheryl, thanks, I appreciate it. mike

[@lonsolo5607]

GREAT VIDEO GREAT TEACHER

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@lonsolo5607]

@@MikeHaduck WOULD YOU HAPPEN TO KNOW HOW TO READ STRUCTURE BLUE PRINTS

[@MikeHaduck]

I went to college for law and architecture, I can read them, but legally the one who has their name on the plans is the one who inturpets them. Thanks mike

[@lonsolo5607]

@@MikeHaduck DO A VIDEO ON ONE PLEASE MIKE

[@greatpharoh0303]

Thanks Mike! Easy and to the point!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Bill I appreciate it, Mike

[@jeanpayet5481]

Wow this is so cool, thanks Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you Jean, I appreciate it, Mike

[@juanrendontorres174]

I need one of those old school plastic concrete calculators!

[@MikeHaduck]

ask the concrete company, they usually give them out for free, thanks mike

[@rapidrestorationsllc2764]

Very informative video Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thank you. I appreciate it. mike

[@Mitchiedean]

Great video. Well explained sir. Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I hope it helps. mike

[@brendonalman3611]

Great video Mike keep it coming

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Brendon, I appreciate it. mike

[@87rbm89]

I have no need for this and don’t know how the heck I got here but it was interesting 😂😂😂

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks ,Mike

[@firmegutierrez3519]

great job sir and great video

[@PaddleDogC5]

slide ruler is good and so are calculators but make sure if it's your lively hood you can do it with a pencil too.

[@MikeHaduck]

PaddleDog, has got the old school wisdom for sure, thanks , mike

[@PaddleDogC5]

the old rule concrete 4" thick is 80 sf per yard

[@PaddleDogC5]

so the 8" thick would be 40 sf. Cubic yard is a cube of concrete 3' x 3' x 3' or 27 CF of concrete. So if you want to put inches expressed to a foot do this 6" divided 12" because there are 12" in a foot equals .5' or half a foot. Same ad 8" divided by 12" is .67' of a foot. 9" / 12 is .75 of a foot or really 3/4's of a foot. So now if you want concrete 2" thick a cubic yard of concrete it will go twice as far as 4" thick or 160 SF instead of 80 SF you can do all this in your head easily was you get used to it.

[@gratefuldude941]

PaddleDog Yeah, Mike is great, not criticizing him, but the math is pretty simple. I'd be embarrassed if I had to either use a slide rule or ask somebody.

[@MikeHaduck]

I don't mind embarrassment, as long as works, lol, thanks mike

[@blackphosphor]

Very well made. Thanks

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, mike

[@Dimebag4510]

great video! well explained!!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I appreciate it. mike

[@kirandewoo5390]

Hye Sir, Clear explanation. can't miss it'Thanks, It would be appreciated if i can buy one of the Concrete volume computer as it is easy and quick, very interesting tool. Thanks

[@dslynx]

Awesome info, as usual.

[@MikeHaduck]

I am still having fun with the videos.thanjs, mike

[@RA-zl6iw]

Mike Haduck Did they change the way we have to comment?

[@RA-zl6iw]

RJ A Mike do you work mostly for your self? And if so what kind of advice could you pass along. I have been working for myself the past couple of years since the economy has slowed down, and I have learned, and enjoyed all of your videos. God Bless

[@MikeHaduck]

RJ A howdy RJA, yes I work myself. many times I will just sub for other builders or home owners, they do the prep work, buy the materials, do the fetchen, and they get the permits, (it helps when dealing with code officials from other areas) I just do the finish work or just help out for a days pay...I have had employees in the past but You will be tortured by all the gov agencies ,paper work and money collectors. at 60 years old I fly solo and keep a low profile. this is one reason I am doing the videos cause you cant pass it on by hiring folks.and this old veteran is semi retired anyway. It is a nice trade to know and does come in handy if you need work but I am still hopen to find a rich woman in florida to move in with. my advice would keep learnin but go the law school and get on the other side of the fence with the money collectors..and keep a good sense of humor....LOL God bless mike

[@shaquillefarrington1310]

Mike great video man.. can you do a video with the footings how you calculate on paper?

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, I will put it on my list, thanks Mike

[@igbabu2212]

very useful method very nice

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I hope it helps, mike

[@igbabu2212]

hi sir how r u?

[@MikeHaduck]

good, thanks mike

[@pradiprajbanshi9835]

thanks,this is easy method

[@1sttigertiger426]

We appreciate the "skoolin".

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Tiger, mike

[@isaifrutos]

thank you so much

[@MikeHaduck]

+Isai Frutos thanks, I hope it helps, mike

[@Trooper266]

There are two types of countries: - Those who use the metric system - Those that need a gadget ruler to calculate volume

[@Trooper266]

No offense! your video was great but I smiled when you showed the ruler

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Cesar,, I skways liked metric better, Mike

[@TomKaren94]

Randomly adding a quarter yard increases materials cost by anywhere from $25-50. Is it really necessary, since 1 1/3 was rounded to 1 1/2 ?

[@MikeHaduck]

+TomKaren94 I think if you were in the business and ran short one time, and have to have to pay for another truck, and pay everybody overtime and then the job ain't right , you would think like be. God bless. thanks mike

[@scotf7313]

Looks like Mark has a different way of calculating wonder if his calculations always come out with you needing more concrete than all other calculations ;) (strange that) .

[@MikeHaduck]

HI Scot, its ok, I always check twice, it is a nightmare to be short, thank smike

[@anthonyaaron4332]

Hey Mike, you mentioned that you order more than enough and if you have extra, you tell the driver to take it back with them. Do they do this all the time? I have heard that they will drop any extra on site and also need an area to clean out their trucks. I have been frightful of all of these rules (to include 1 hour unload time regardless of how much is ordered) to go the truck route which may be easier than buying individual 80 lbs bags of premix.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Anthony, you could ask the concrete company first, I never had a problem with them taking it back, no refund of course, but better than being short, thanks mike

[@bogey19018]

In delaware county and surrounding areas, the driver takes the extra back to the yard. To the owner of the concrete co. that extra concrete is money. They will mix the old with new and sell it to the next guy. That isnt a good thing as it will make for a hot load (sets up real fast). We get 7mins a yard to unload (if you don't know/use that company on a regular basis) the company I use doesn't give me a time limit or charge for overtime (one dollar a minute past your allotted time). And yes you need to give them a place to clean out, usually a wheelbarrow or buckets. A good driver will only need a bucket to clean out in.

[@michaelschrader9336]

I have 5 By 5 by 19 Inches how much concrete does it take

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Michael, I can't say over internet, I would call up the concrete company, thanks mike

[@psrajagopal81ps52]

super sum i like it

[@tnsteele95]

For us DIYers, how do you calculate the yards into 40 or 80lb bags?

[@MikeHaduck]

It usually says cubic yards on the bag,. I hope it helps thanks mike

[@markdaniel8740]

The weight of a yard of concrete varies by mix design, but it is usually around 3750 lbs. If you figure 4000 lbs / cy, you will have a little extra.

[@lancebartowski2127]

This also breaks it down into 60 and 80 pound bags but there can be variances: www.calculator.net/concrete-calculator.html?slablength=25&slablengthunit=foot&slabwidth=4&slabwidthunit=foot&slabthick=5&slabthickunit=inch&slabquantity=1&slabcal=Calculate

[@nicholasreando1617]

i have a concrete calculator, i have a hard time figuring out footings. is it the same as figuring out pads?

[@nicholasreando1617]

yup, i watched the full video, got it! Thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

yes Nich, and in doubt I always call up the concrete company and give them the measurements to confirm, thanks mike

[@JorgeRamos-ix1jm]

Cool guy

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jorge, I appreciate it. mike

[@khmerjamesgoodness8712]

👍👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@MegaRiffraff]

👍🏻

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mega. Mike

[@ghostmartin9301]

Imperial sistem is so confusing and obsolete.Based on body parts (fingers,feet,stones etc.)Why not use a metric one ,like the rest of the world????

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ghost, it would be too easy to use the metric system, we have to have more confusion here in the usa , don't ask me why? if that make sense. lol, thanks mike

[@daniyaldaniyal5552]

nice good

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, mike

[@markdaniel8740]

That is not average. Average is the sum of certain values divided by the number of values.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Mark, I just got to make sure I have enough concrete for the job,, I appreciate it. mike

[@jabierguardiola1071]

Were can I get one of those concrete rules

[@MikeHaduck]

try your local concrete company, mike

[@jorgeshicken]

I can't imagine how difficult life must be for those who don't know/use math.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Jorge, Mike

[@sabuseematti6566]

sir, I want the methed of voluem? (1)25m 20m 20cm-?m (2)3.30m 60cm 20cm-?m concrete. please help me sir.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi sabu, I can not help you there, I just know and pass on what I know, thanks mike

[@13koolaid]

The formula is the same V=W x H x D so 25x20x.2=100 cubic meters

[@13koolaid]

3.3x.6x.2=3.96

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi oscar, us old timers just use the rule, but I appreciate it. thanks mike

[@MikeHaduck]

understood, thanks mike

[@hisheighnessthesupremebeing]

Arrrgh... For fxxx sake use metric.. This confusing archaic system makes your head hurt... I do like the slide rule.. But why do you guys do this to your self.. If you do this to feel smart then use furlongs for the hight, light years for the length and cubits for the width.. And the convert the result to the volume in Olympic swimming pools..

[@MikeHaduck]

Howdy Tacit, they tried changing years ago and except for foreign cars nobody went for it. but I agree, a lot more simple for sure, thanks mie

[@hisheighnessthesupremebeing]

.. it is funny to watch 1940-1950 science show from America, not only are the often very well made and quite informative but they tend to use metric... So we know you can do it