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How many bags of cement to a ton of sand?
I need to mix mortar for some brickwork. What the right ratio of cement bags to a tonne of sand? I want to get the order right before I start
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"Typically the ratio is 4 parts sand to 1 part cement. For 1 tonne (1000 kg) you need 8-10 bags of cement"
Answered on 20th May 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 -
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"10 bags of cement @4 to 1 to 1 tonne of sand and 8 bags of cement at 5 to 1 thanks"
Answered on 20th May 2026 - Member since May 2019 -
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"8-9 bags of cement to 800kg jumbo bag of sand at 4-1 ratio"
Answered on 20th May 2026 - Member since May 2026 -
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