how to calculate 1:2:4 ratio concrete cement, sand, metal
and water please give me brief calculation

Answer Posted / raja babu.k

Sample = 1 M3 of M15 i.e 1:2:4

Aggregate = 20mm

Final Mixture and Loose Aggregate Ratio is 1.57(in practies)

SO CALCULATION FOR 1:2:4

1+2+4=7

CEMENT = (1.57/7)X1=0.2242 M3X1440=322.8Kg= 6.45 Bags
RIVER SAND= (1.57/7)X2=0.4485 M3X35.314 = 15.83 Cft
AGGREGATE = (1.57/7)X4=0.8971 M3X35.314 = 31.68 Cft

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