You can use our convenient calculators below to determine just the right number of bags of ASH GROVE® Concrete Mix, Mortar Mix, Sand Mix, Crack Resistant Concrete Mix or Fast-Setting Concrete Mix you will need for your project.
We've also provided some helpful charts outlining the appropriate mix ratios for ASH GROVE® Portland Cement and ASH GROVE® Masonry Cement.
All quantity calculations are approximate and rounded up to the next highest whole bag and do not account for waste, uneven surfaces, etc.
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- Concrete Mix
- Mortar Mix
- Sand Mix
- Crack-Resistant Concrete
- Fast-Setting Concrete
- Portland Cement
- Masonry Cement
Enter the size of the post hole (in inches) as well as the number of post holes. Post depth should be at half the height of the above ground post height. Or enter the length and width (in feet) of the slab you wish to pour. Our calculators will indicate the approximate number of 40, 60 or 80 pound bags of ASH GROVE Concrete Mix you will need.
This chart illustrates the proper mix ratio of ASH GROVE Portland Cement to other approved materials to produce concrete, mortar and stucco.
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| CONCRETE MIX | MORTAR MIX (Type S ASTM C-270) | STUCCO MIX (ASTM C-926) |
| 1 Part Ash Grove Portland Cement | 1 Part Ash Grove Portland Cement | 1 Part Ash Grove Portland Cement |
| 2 Parts Ash Grove All-Purpose Sand |
1/2 Part Hydrated Lime (Type S) | 1/2 Part Hydrated Lime (Type S) |
| 3 Parts Ash Grove All-Purpose Gravel |
3 1/2 - 4 1/2 Parts Mortar Sand (ASTC C-144) |
4 1/2 - 6 Parts Plaster Sand (ASTM C-897) |
This chart illustrates the proper mix ratio of ASH GROVE Masonry Cement to other approved materials to produce general use mortar, intermediate strength mortar and high strength mortar.
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| TYPE N MORTAR (General Use) |
TYPE S MORTAR (Intermediate Strength) |
| 1 part Ash Grove® Masonry Cement Type N | 1 part Ash Grove® Masonry Cement Type S |
| 2 1/4 - 3 parts Masonry Sand (ASTM C-144) |
2 1/4 - 3 parts Masonry Sand (ASTM C-144) |
* All estimates are subject to mason/finisher practices, job site waste and style of units.
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| Unit Designation | Nominal Size of Brick Masonry (W x H x L), inches |
Quantity: One 80 lb. Bag | Quantity: One 3,000 lb. Bulk Bag | ||||
| Number of Units | Mortar cubic feet | # of Bags estimated | Number of Units | Mortar cubic feet | # of Bags Bulk | ||
| Modular | 4 x 2 2/3 x 8 | 35-40 | 0.72 | 1 | 1300-1500 | 27 | 1 |
| Queen | 2 7/8 x 21 3/16 x 7 5/8 | 33 | 0.72 | 1 | 1200-1300 | 27 | 1 | King | 2 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 9 5/8 | 30 | 0.72 | 1 | 1000-1100 | 27 | 1 | Utility | 4 x 4 x 12 | 25 | 0.72 | 1 | 900-1000 | 27 | 1 |
* All estimates are subject to mason/finisher practices, job site waste and style of units.
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| Nominal Wall Thickness, inches | Nominal Size of CMUs (W x H x L), inches |
Quantity: One 80 lb. Bag | Quantity: One 3,000 lb. Bulk Bag | ||||
| Number of Units | Mortar cubic feet | # of Bags estimated | Number of Units | Mortar cubic feet | # of Bags Bulk | ||
| 4 | 4 x 8 x 16 | 16 | 0.7 | 1 | 570-630 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 8 | 8 x 8 x 16 | 11-12 | 0.7 | 1 | 400-450 | 26.25 | 1 |
| 12 | 12 x 8 x 16 | 10 | 0.7 | 1 | 365-390 | 26.25 | 1 |
* All estimates are subject to mason/finisher practices, job site waste and style of units.
Remember, if you ever have a question, we're here to help. Just click on our contact page!
| Quantity | 12" Cores | # of Units | 8" Cores | # of Units | Cubic Feet |
| 3,000 lb. Bag | 125-140 | 55-70 | 180-200 | 90-100 | 22.5 |
| 80 lb. Bag | 3.3-3.8 | 1.5-1.9 | 4.8-5.4 | 2.4-2.7 | 0.6 |
* All estimates are subject to mason/finisher practices, job site waste and style of units.
Remember, if you ever have a question, we're here to help. Just click on our contact page!
| Quantity | Product | Approximate Coverage |
| 80 lb. Bag | Joint Grout | 1/4" = 36 ft2, 3/8" = 24 ft2, 1/2" = 18 ft2 |
| 80 lb. Bag | Scratch & Base | 3/8" = 20 ft2, 1/2" = 15 ft2 |
| 80 lb. Bag | Stone Veneer | 1/4" = 35 ft2, 3/8" = 23 ft2, 1/2" = 17 ft2 |