Concrete Sonotube Calculator

Uses the same round column math as the column calculator with deck/post wording.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Use inside tube diameter and pour height from top of footing to cut height.

What the math is doing

Volume = π × (d/2)² × height × number of tubes.

Frequently asked questions

Belleville washers?

Hardware not included.

Above-grade cuts?

Height is net concrete only.

Bigfoot bases?

Add base block volume separately.

Inspection?

Follow local pier depth tables.

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