Concrete & masonry

Cement Sand and Gravel Calculator

Your measurements : volume, dry-volume factor, cement ratio. Your estimate : cement, bags to buy, sand.

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How the calculation works

Cement Sand and Gravel Calculator

Cement = Volume × Dry-volume factor × Cement ratio ÷ (Cement ratio + Sand ratio + Gravel ratio) × Loose cement density

Before you order

  • Use the coverage, yield and dimensions printed on your product. Waste allowance is adjustable; real cuts and site conditions may change the order.
  • Volume proportions and dry-volume factor are configurable planning assumptions. They do not specify concrete strength. Follow a tested mix or supplier instructions for the intended use.
  • Planning estimate only. This is not a structural design, a safety approval or a local code check.

Worked example

Volume
1 m³
Dry-volume factor
1.54 ×
Cement ratio
1 ×
Sand ratio
2 ×
Gravel ratio
3 ×
Loose cement density
1,440 kg/m3
Weight per bag
25 kg

Cement 369.6 kg

Bags to buy 15

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