How Much Is Quikrete per Post?

How Much Is Quikrete per Post?
The calculator will indicate the number of 60 or 80 pound bags of QUIKRETE® Mortar Mix you need to construct your project with a 3/8 inch mortar joint. (All yields are approximate and do not include allowance for uneven subgrade, waste, etc.)

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Also asked, how much concrete do I need for a post hole?

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  1. The general rule of thumb when setting a post is that the depth of the post's hole needs to be 1/3 to 1/2 of the actual above-ground height of the post.
  2. Now that you've determined the size of the hole you'll need, you can use the chart below to determine how many 50-pound bags of concrete you'll need.

Also, how many bags of quikrete do I need for a 4x4 post? QUIKRETE® CONCRETE MIXES CALCULATOR: Enter the size of the slab you want to build in square feet. The calculator will indicate the number of 60 or 80 pound bags of QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix you need to build a 4″ or a 6″ slab.

Regarding this, how much area does a 50 lb bag of quikrete cover?

One 50-pound bag of Quikrete Fast Setting Concrete Mix yields about . 375 cubic feet. For example, if you need to cover 33.333 cubic feet, using 60-pound bags of concrete, divide 33.333 cubic feet by . 45 cubic feet to get 74.07 total bags of concrete.

How much does a bag of cement cost?

A bag of cement, portland cement, 94 pound in the USA, less in Canada, used with sand, rock and water to make concrete runs right at $10 around here. Prices vary of course.

Related Question Answers

Is 2 feet deep enough for fence posts?

The minimum depth that you should dig your fence post holes for panel sections is 2 feet. A general formula is to dig the holes one-third to one-half of the post's aboveground height. The deeper you dig the holes, the more stability your fence has, but you must also purchase longer posts.

How many bags of cement do I need for a post hole?

Estimating 60-lb Bags of Fast-Setting Concrete Mix
3-in Post Diameter / 9-in Hole Diameter 6-in Post Diameter / 18-in Hole Diameter
Hole Depth in Inches Number of Bags needed Per Hole Number of Bags needed Per Hole
10 1 3
12 1 4
14 1 4
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