DIY
How Many Bags of Concrete Do You Need?
Calculate cubic yards of concrete needed for slabs, footings, columns, and steps. See bags needed by size.
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Formula
L × W × D (m) + 10%। 6×3×0.10 = 1.8 m³ + 10% = 2 m³। RMC: ₹4,000-6,000/m³। Manual: 8 bags cement/m³ (M20)। UltraTech, ACC, Ambuja: top brands। RMC for 2+ m³, manual for smaller jobs।
Curing
Water curing: 7 days minimum (14 ideal)। Indian summer: cure more frequently (evaporation)। Walk: 24-48h। Full: 28 days।
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Frequently asked questions
3×3 slab?▾
10 cm: ~1 m³। RMC: ₹4,000-6,000।
Curing?▾
7 days minimum। Summer: water 3-4 times/day। Full strength: 28 days।
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