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Water-Cement Ratio Calculator

Multiply a cement weight by a water–cement ratio. One kilogram of water is taken as one litre. This is not a trial mix.

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How to use the Water-Cement Ratio Calculator

  1. 1Enter the cement in kilograms.
  2. 2Enter the ratio, such as 0.50.
  3. 3Read the water in litres.

Questions

What does 0.50 mean?

Half a kilogram of water for each kilogram of cement. 50 kg of cement needs 25 litres.

Does this include water in the sand?

No. The ratio is applied to the cement weight you enter.

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