
To estimate the quantity of material you will need please use the guide below.
SAND
Imperial length (ft) x width (ft) x depth ( in) / 265 = tonnes + waste
Metric length (m) x width (m) x depth ( m) x1.6 = tonnes + waste
GRAVEL
Imperial length (ft) x width (ft) x depth ( in) / 250 = tonnes + waste
Metric length (m) x width (m) x depth ( m) x1.7 = tonnes + waste
PLASTERING
One tonne of sand plasters approximately 30 sq m of wall 20mm thick
BRICK & BLOCK LAYING
One tonne of sand will lay approximately
1000 x 4.5 x 9 x 3 inch Bricks
600 x 4 x 18 x 9 inch Solid Blocks
400 x 6 x 18 x 9 inch Solid Blocks
250 x 9 x 18 x 9 inch Solid Blocks
CONCRETE
Nominal Mix

Please feel free to Phone either Gamallt Ready Mixed Concrete Ltd (for help / advice with Cement orders) or Pantgwyn Quarry Ltd (for help / advice with Sand, Gravel or aggregate orders)


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