calculation of cement bags in 1:2:4 concrete mix

Answer Posted / anil raut

For 1 m3 of concrete (1:2:4)
for Required volume of concrete 1.00
Add extra for additional voids in concrete ( 25% to 35%)
0.35
Total qty= 1.35 Cum
Mix total (1+2+4) 7

Therefore Quantity of cement = (1.35/7) 0.19
Cum
Qty of Cement in bags = ( 0.19/0.03) 6.4 Bags say(7
bag)
Qty of sand in bags = ( 0.19*2) 0.39 Cum
Qty of Aggregate = ( 0.19*4) 0.77 Cum

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