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9 sie 2018 · 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.
Below is a basic chart offering guide lines for amount of mortar needed for various projects. For those of you who like things a bit more verbose, read on! (Brick refers to standard brick at 8 x 2-1/4 x 3-5/8" and Block refers to standard block at 8 x 8 x 16" (Both laid on a common staggered bond)
Calculate how much mortar is needed for a block or brick project, and see how to calculate type O, N, S, & M mortar with the ratios for each.
Use our mortar calculator for tiles to determine the exact amount of mortar you need. Input the dimensions of the tiles and the desired mortar thickness, and our calculator will instantly provide you with the necessary quantity of mortar. No more guesswork or excessive mortar usage.
This calculator estimates the amount of mortar required to build a single-leaf (half brick) wall using stretcher bond. The results can be doubled for double-leaf (one brick) walls as required. It can be used for lime mortar and ordinary portland cement mortars.
How to Use the Mortar Calculator. Enter the number of bricks you will be using in your project and the amount of mortar required per brick in kilograms. Then, click on the “Calculate” button to find out the total amount of mortar needed.
4:1 Mortar Estimator. This Calculator/Estimator will provide the quantities of bricks, blocks and mortar (sand & cement) required for a given area for metric bricks (single & double skins) as well as 100mm, 140mm & 215mm blockwork. It will also provide approximate brick work prices.
