Integral Color Calculator

Calculate iron-oxide pigment weight for integrally colored concrete based on volume, mix design, and color intensity.

Slab area (sq ft)

Thickness (inches)

Color intensity (1-3)

Cement bags per cu yd

Waste factor (%)

Tab to move between fields

Pigment needed (lbs)

146.2

Dosage rate (%)4

Pigment per bag of cement (lbs)3.8

Concrete volume (cu yd)6.48

Total cement (lbs)3,656

Pigment cost ($)$292.44

Base concrete cost ($)$972.22

Total cost ($)$1,264.67

Cost per sq ft ($)$2.53

DIY pigment savings ($)-$130.41

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the slab area in sq ft and the thickness in inches to determine concrete volume.
Select color intensity: 1=light tint (1.5% of cement weight), 2=medium (4%), 3=deep/saturated (7%).
Enter the cement bags per cubic yard for your mix design (standard is 6 bags/yd³).
Read Pigment Needed (lbs) and Pigment per Bag of Cement for accurate site batching.
Use DIY Pigment Savings to evaluate whether buying pigment separately saves money versus the ready-mix color upcharge.
Check Total Cost and Cost per Sq Ft to complete your project budget.

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