Concrete Calculation


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Old 02-06-03, 05:40 PM
jeff collier
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Concrete Calculation

I'M POURING A SMALL SLAB AND I AM WANTING TO KNOW HOW TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNT OF CONCRETE I NEED.


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Old 02-06-03, 05:57 PM
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Multiply the thickness by the length by the width. This will give you the volume of concrete needed.
 
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Old 02-06-03, 08:19 PM
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Concrete

Hi,

In addition to the calculated volume, you'll need to consider +10%, to cover normal wastage,

Good luck!
 
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Old 02-06-03, 08:38 PM
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Length x Width x Thickness (all in feet) will get you the volume in cubic feet. Divide that by 27 for cubic yards.
 
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Old 02-10-03, 12:58 PM
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when figuring concrete calculations just as every one said length x width x thickness devided by 27 will give you how many yards.
Thickness may confuse you if you are pouring a slab 4" thick use .33 If you want it 6" thick use .50 dont forget your rat wall if its something other than a slab.
so if your going to to pour a patio 12'x12'x4" thick type it in like this 12 x 12 x .33 devided by 27 equalls 1.76 cu. yards and then give yourself some fudge factor. good luck
 
 

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