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Plaster Quantity Calculator

Estimate plaster from area, thickness and coats, then split cement and sand with the ratio you enter and a dry factor of 1.54.

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How to use the Plaster Quantity Calculator

  1. 1Enter the area, thickness and number of coats.
  2. 2Enter cement and sand parts. The start is 1:5.
  3. 3Add wastage and read bags and sand.

Questions

Does thickness include every coat?

The thickness is one coat. The number of coats multiplies the volume.

Why is there a dry factor?

The same 1.54 bulk factor used for concrete is applied to the plaster volume before the ratio is split.

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