How to Calculate the Quantity of Mortar (Sand and Cement) …
Cement requirement The typical mix ratio for mortar (laying of blocks) is 1:6 Quantity of cement required = 1/7 x 1440 kg/m 3 = 205.71 kg Making allowance for shrinkage between fresh and wet concrete = 1.54 x 205.71 = 316.79 kg Quantity of cement required in bags = 316.79/50 = 6.33 bags/m 3 of mortar
