how to calculate sand, cement quantity for plastering (1:5)? what"s the formula?

Answer Posted / ashwin

cement:sand= 1:5
for 1cum= 1/6
=0.166
so cement for 1 cum=0.166cum
but volume of 1 cement bag is=.033cum
bag required per cum is=.166/.033
=5 bags
sand required is=0.166*5
=0.833 cum

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