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Concrete Pumping Calculator

Select the right concrete pump type and estimate pumping time, cost, and boom reach based on pour volume and distance.

Inputs

Results

Pump Type (1=Line,2=28m,3=42m,4=58m)

3

Pour Time (hours)

2.5

Boom Reach Needed (ft)102
Estimated Total Cost$1,500.00
Equivalent Horiz Distance (ft)170
Effective Rate (yd³/hr)20
Billed Hours (4hr min)4
Pipeline Length (line pump)0
Pump Type42m Boom Pump
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the total pour volume in cubic yards and the horizontal distance (ft) from the pump to the pour point.
  2. Set the vertical lift height in feet — the calculator converts this to equivalent horizontal distance at 3.5x.
  3. Enter your target pour rate in yd³/hr to size the pump appropriately.
  4. The Pump Type output (1=Line, 2=28m, 3=42m, 4=58m+ boom) tells you which pump class is needed.
  5. Review Estimated Total Cost including hourly rate for the minimum 4-hour billing period plus per-yard surcharges.
  6. For line pumps, note the Pipeline Length output to plan hose runs; boom pumps use the Boom Reach Needed output.

What each input means

Pour Volume (yd³)
Total cubic yards of concrete to pump
Horizontal Distance (ft)
Horizontal distance from pump to pour point
Vertical Distance (ft)
Vertical lift height (counts as 3.5x horizontal equivalent)
Target Pour Rate (yd³/hr)
Desired concrete placement rate in cubic yards per hour

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Pour Volume (yd³) = 50, Horizontal Distance (ft) = 100, Vertical Distance (ft) = 20, Target Pour Rate (yd³/hr) = 20 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Pump Type
    3 = 3
  3. Calculate Pour Time
    Pour Time
    2.5 = 2.5
  4. Calculate Boom Reach Needed
    Boom Reach Needed
    102 = 102
  5. Calculate Estimated Total Cost
    1500 = $1,500

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