Enter the area in square feet and the thickness in inches into the calculator to determine the amount of cement needed in cubic yards. This calculator helps in estimating the cement required for a concrete slab or other projects.
Cement Per Square Foot Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the amount of cement needed per square foot.
C = A * (T / 12) / 27
Variables:
- C is the cement needed (cubic yards)
- A is the area (square feet)
- T is the thickness (inches)
To calculate the amount of cement needed, multiply the area by the thickness (converted to feet by dividing by 12) and then divide by 27 to convert cubic feet to cubic yards.
What is Cement Per Square Foot?
Cement per square foot is a measure of the volume of cement required to cover a square foot area to a certain thickness. It is commonly used in construction to estimate the amount of cement needed for concrete slabs, floors, or other structures where a uniform thickness is applied over a given area. Knowing the cement per square foot is crucial for budgeting and ensuring the structural integrity of the construction project.
How to Calculate Cement Per Square Foot?
The following steps outline how to calculate the amount of cement needed per square foot.
- First, determine the area to be covered with cement (A) in square feet.
- Next, determine the desired thickness of the cement layer (T) in inches.
- Use the formula from above = C = A * (T / 12) / 27.
- Finally, calculate the Cement Needed (C) in cubic yards.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Area (A) = 200 square feet
Thickness (T) = 4 inches
