Concrete - A Quick Takeoff How To

Step 1: Set the scale for your plan page before you start any measurements.

Step 2: Click Area in the toolbar to measure the square footage needed for concrete.

For rectangular slabs, use the two-point tool. For circular or oval shapes, switch to the Oval tool. For irregular shapes, use the Multipoint tool.

Step 3: Click Multipoint to start measuring any shape.

Step 4: Name the measurement to reflect what you are measuring "S O G" or "Slab on Grade", then click Set.

Step 5: Left-click at your starting point on the slab, then left-click at every corner to outline the area.

Step 6: Double-click to complete the outline.

Step 7: View the result in square feet listed on the right side of the screen.

Step 1: To find how much concrete you need, click Volume in the toolbar.

Step 2: Choose Multipoint.

Step 3: Name your measurement.

Step 4: Enter the slab depth in inches as required by your plan (for example, 5 inches).

Step 5: Click Set.

Step 6: Left-click at your starting point, then at each corner to outline the area.

Step 7: Double-click to finish.

Step 8: Check the cubic yards needed on the right, based on your entered depth.

Step 1: Select the Volume tool, then click Line for continuous footers.

Step 2: Name your footer measurement.

Step 3: Enter footer depth and width in inches.

Step 4: Click Set to begin measuring.

Step 5: Left-click to start measuring the length of your continuous footer, then click again at each corner to change direction.

Step 6: Double-click at the end of a section.

Step 7: Use the Continue switch to measure more footers of the same size as needed. Results show on the panel on the right.

Step 1: Select the Linear Line Tool to measure rebar across a slab. Name the measurement, select a color, then click set.

Step 2: Measure the slab’s width by left-clicking to start, then double-clicking to finish. Check the measurement shown at right.

Step 3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 with a new linear line tool for the slab’s length.

Step 1: Click Count in the toolbar.

Step 2: Name your count tool, then click set.

Step 3: Click on each item to include it in your count, like extra rebar near drains.

Step 5: See your total count in the Measurements panel at right.

Planhub’s measurement tools make takeoff measurements fast and accurate for concrete work.