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

Answer Posted / adz

1:5 proportion for (1)cement @ 40kg): (5)sand @ 33 kg(S.G
@2.6) gives you approximate volume of 0.142 cubic meter.

if you want exact volume, provide the specific gravity of
your materials and include air content and water for your
volume...

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