Linear Feet, Profile, and Quote Scope
Concrete Curb Calculator
Estimate concrete for curb, curb and gutter, rolled curb, and driveway apron edge work. Enter linear feet and profile dimensions to calculate cubic yards, bags, ready-mix material cost, and cost per linear foot before you compare a contractor quote.
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A 100 ft curb and gutter run with a 6 in by 6 in curb and an 18 in by 6 in gutter needs about 4.07 yd3 with 10% waste. At $165 per yd3 plus a $150 delivery or short-load fee, the material-only ready-mix check is about $8.22 per linear foot. Installed quotes can be much higher because they may include removal, forms, drainage, permits, traffic control, access, and cleanup.
Curb quote scope
Turn curb yards into a linear-foot bid checklist
Commodity curb calculators stop at profile volume. Curb and gutter jobs also need returns, radii, forms, finish, removal, drainage, traffic control, access, permits, inspection, and a normalized installed price per linear foot.
Scope status
Right-of-way quote review
34/100 quote-readiness score
Measured run
100 linear ft
1 run(s), 1 sq ft profile
Buying pressure
Ready-mix likely
$8.22/linear ft material
| Scope item | Status | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Profile dimensions | confirm | Curb and gutter dimensions are included. Confirm the exact municipal or plan profile before ordering. |
| Linear feet, returns, and radii | ask | Long runs need written measurement rules for radii, returns, driveway transitions, and curb cuts. |
| Forms, finish, and stripping | ask | Ask whether forms, stakes, shaping, edging, finish texture, stripping, cleanup, and warranty are included. |
| Removal and saw cutting | ask | Public curb, apron, and gutter work often includes saw cutting, demolition, loading, haul-off, and disposal. |
| Drainage and slope responsibility | ask | Gutter lines, driveway transitions, inlets, and low spots need written slope and correction responsibility. |
| Access, traffic control, and washout | ask | Confirm truck staging, chute reach, pump or buggy use, wait time, cones/signage, site protection, washout, and cleanup. |
| Permit, inspection, and right-of-way | ask | Driveway aprons, curb cuts, public sidewalks, and street-side gutters may require permits and inspections. |
| Installed quote per linear foot | confirm | Installed quote normalizes to about $65.00/linear ft. Compare it against material-only concrete plus scope lines. |
Formula
Curb and gutter cross-section
Cross-section = curb width x curb height + gutter width x gutter thicknessCross-section = 0.2500 + 0.7500 = 1.0000Gross curb volume
Gross volume = linear length x cross-section x matching runsGross = 100 x 1.0000 x 1 =100.0000 ft3 (3.7037 yd3)Waste, bags, and linear-foot check
Final volume = gross volume x (1 + 10% / 100)Material per linear foot = ready-mix material + fixed fees / total linear feetUse the linear-foot number as a quote check
The installed quote can include excavation, saw cutting, forms, traffic control, permits, cleanup, and warranty language, so it will usually be higher than material-only concrete cost.
Example Curb Estimates
Measuring Notes
- Measure curb-only, curb-and-gutter, driveway transitions, and returns separately when profiles change.
- Use a rectangular profile as a planning check for rolled or irregular curbs, then confirm the true section.
- Add gutter width and thickness only when that concrete is poured with the curb.
- Keep material-only cost separate from removal, forms, traffic control, permit, and finish scope.
Before You Approve a Curb Quote
- Confirm whether the quoted linear feet include returns, radii, curb cuts, and driveway apron transitions.
- Ask whether saw cutting, demolition, haul-off, and disposal are included.
- Compare forms, finish, drainage, right-of-way permits, and traffic control line by line.
- Check truck access, chute reach, pump, buggy, wait time, and washout fees before ordering.
Curb Linear-Foot Quote Scope Checklist
| Scope | Why it matters | Ask before signing |
|---|---|---|
| Profile dimensions | A 6 x 6 curb is a very different material check from a curb and gutter section. | Does the quote list curb height, curb width, gutter width, and gutter thickness? |
| Linear feet and returns | End returns, radii, driveway transitions, and short tie-ins can add formwork. | Are returns, radii, driveway aprons, and curb cuts included in the measured length? |
| Removal and saw cutting | Existing curb, asphalt, sidewalk, or driveway edges can drive the installed price. | Are saw cutting, demolition, loading, haul-off, and disposal included? |
| Forms and finish | Curb profiles usually need more forming and edge work than flat slabs. | Are forms, stakes, stripping, edging, finish, and cleanup written down? |
| Drainage and slope | Gutter lines, inlets, low spots, and driveway transitions can change layout. | Who is responsible for slope, drainage tie-ins, and inspection corrections? |
| Access and traffic control | Street-side work may need cones, staging, pump or buggy placement, and cleanup. | Does the number include access limits, traffic control, wait time, washout, and site protection? |
| Permit or right-of-way | Aprons, public sidewalks, and curb cuts may require local approval. | Who handles permits, inspection scheduling, public right-of-way rules, and corrections? |
Curb Buying and Quote Guide
Use this concrete curb calculator for the material check, then normalize the installed bid by linear foot. A curb quote can change quickly when it includes removal, forms, drainage, traffic control, right-of-way permits, driveway apron tie-ins, cleanup, and warranty language.
For cost context, read the concrete curb and gutter cost guide. For bid review, use the curb and gutter contractor quote checklist and the concrete quote reviewer. If the material quantity is high, compare bags against delivery in the ready-mix vs bags calculator.
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Disclaimer: This concrete curb calculator estimates material volume only. It does not verify roadway, drainage, accessibility, right-of-way, permit, traffic-control, inspection, structural, or code requirements. Confirm curb, gutter, driveway apron, and public sidewalk work with qualified local professionals.