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construction Verified Precision Tool

Concrete Volume & Mix Calculator

Calculate concrete volume, dry materials, cement bags, sand, aggregate, and water for slabs, footings, and columns.

Unit Standard:
Waste Factor:5%
Currency:

Project Inputs

Live Estimation Summary

Visual Schematic (rectangle)
10 m × 5 mLength: 10 m
Estimated Material & Direct Cost₹41,256.5

Material Quantities & BOQ Breakdown

Item MaterialCalculated QuantityStandard UnitEst. Unit PriceSubtotal (INR)
Cement (50 kg Bags)64 Bags50 kg Bag₹24,320
Fine Aggregate (Sand)116.8 cu ftcu ft (cft)₹6,424.19
Coarse Aggregate (Gravel/Stone)233.6 cu ftcu ft (cft)₹10,512.31
Engineering Disclaimer: CalcyZone construction estimations are provided for planning, budgeting, and educational purposes. Material specifications, load calculations, and structural designs must be reviewed by a licensed civil or structural engineer prior to construction.

Mathematical Formula

Wet Volume = Length × Width × Depth; Dry Volume = Wet Volume × 1.54

Overview & Explanation

Calculates exact concrete volume and dry ingredient proportions (cement bags, sand cu ft, aggregate cu ft) for construction.

How It Works

  • Multiplies geometric dimensions to obtain wet volume.
  • Applies dry volume safety multiplier of 1.54 for compaction and void fills.
  • Computes cement, sand, and aggregate according to standard mix grade ratios.

Practical Applications

  • Slab casting
  • Footing concrete estimation
  • Building column & beam pouring

Worked Example: 10m x 5m Slab (150mm thick)

Calculate materials for M20 concrete.

1

Calculate Wet Volume

10 × 5 × 0.15

= 7.5 m³
2

Calculate Dry Volume

7.5 × 1.54

= 11.55 m³
3

Cement Bags (M20 1:1.5:3)

(1 / 5.5) × 11.55 × 1440 / 50

= 61 Bags

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dry volume conversion factor for concrete?
The dry volume factor is 1.54, which accounts for volume shrinkage when dry sand, cement, and aggregate are mixed with water.
How many kg is 1 bag of cement?
1 standard bag of cement equals 50 kg (approximately 1.25 cubic feet or 0.0347 cubic meters).