A bag of 25kg cement yields about 0 6125 cubic feet volume regarding this How much sand and gravel do I need for a bag of 25kg cement generally you will need about 1 225 cubic feet of sand and 2 45 cubic feet of gravel per 25kg bag of cement by using mix ratio 4 parts gravel to 2 parts sand to 1 parts cement 4 2 1 for 3000 psi or 20 MPa of concrete
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Get PriceCalculating Cement Sand and Gravel Match and calculate sand gravel and cement quantities using the concrete proportion table Volume Cement Multiplier for a Class A in 40 kg bags = 0 90m3 9 = 8 1 bags The volume of sand is equal to the quantity of sand For a Class A mix the sand multiplier is 0 90m3 5 = 0 45m3
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Get PriceThe gradation of the coarse aggregates used in concrete pavement and concrete base shall meet the requirements for 37 5 mm and 19 mm aggregate shown in Table 4 Aggregates shall be stockpiled as individual size fractions and blended in the mix so as to meet the combined gradation requirements shown in Table 4
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Get PriceThe so called classic ratio for cement mix is called the 1 2 3 concrete mix This means that the ratio is supposed to be made from 1 part cement powder 2 parts sand and 3 parts washed aggregate We can also add water to the mix to get the desired consistency
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Get PriceOct 5 2022Always follow the instructions that came with the cement since adding too much sand gravel or cement can cause the concrete to break 2 Put on safety equipment If you re using the cement for a concrete foundation it s OK if you use more water since the finish won t matter 3 Test the mixture Drag a shovel through the center of the
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Get Price1 3 3 MIX RATIO To produce a 3000 psi cubic yard of concrete 27 cubic feet the concrete mixture ratio is 517 pounds of cement or 234kg 1560 pounds of sand or 707kg 1600 pounds of stone or 725kg 32 34 gallons of water or 132L This mixing ratio will give you a concrete mix that is strong durable and good for most concrete
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