You can use our convenient calculators below to determine just the right number of bags of ASH GROVE® Concrete Mix, Mortar Mix, Sand Mix, Crack Resistant Concrete Mix or Fast-Setting Concrete Mix you will need for your project.

We've also provided some helpful charts outlining the appropriate mix ratios for ASH GROVE® Portland Cement and ASH GROVE® Masonry Cement.

All quantity calculations are approximate and rounded up to the next highest whole bag and do not account for waste, uneven surfaces, etc.

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Enter the size of the post hole (in inches) as well as the number of post holes.  Post depth should be at half the height of the above ground post height. Or enter the length and width (in feet) of the slab you wish to pour.   Our calculators will indicate the approximate number of 40, 60 or 80 pound bags of ASH GROVE Concrete Mix you will need.

Enter Depth of Hole (in Inches):
Enter Number of Post Holes:
3” Post - 9” Hole Diameter: 80lb Bags 60lb Bags 40lb Bags
4” Post - 12” Hole Diameter: 80lb Bags 60lb Bags 40lb Bags
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Enter Length of Slab (in Feet):
Enter Width of Slab (in Feet):
4” Slab: 80lb Bags 60lb Bags 40lb Bags
6” Slab: 80lb Bags 60lb Bags 40lb Bags
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Enter the number of 8" x 2" x 4" bricks or 8" x 8" x 16" blocks you plan to use for your project. Our calculator will indicate the approximate number of 60 or 80 pound bags of ASH GROVE Mortar Mix you will need to construct your project with a 3/8" mortar joint.

Enter Number of Bricks (Standard):
  60lb Bags
  80lb Bags

 

Enter Number of Blocks (8” x 8” x 16”):
  60lb Bags
  80lb Bags
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Enter the length and width (in feet) of the area you wish to cover. Our calculator will indicate the approximate number of 60 or 80 pound bags of ASH GROVE Sand Mix you need to cover the area with either a 1” or 2” thick topping.

Enter Length of Repair (in Feet):
Enter Width of Repair (in Feet):
1” Thick Topping: 60lb Bags 80lb Bags
2” Thick Topping: 60lb Bags 80lb Bags
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Enter the length and width (in feet) of the slab you wish to pour. Our calculator will indicate the approximate number of 80 pound bags of ASH GROVE Crack-Resistant Concrete Mix you will need to pour either a 4" or a 6" slab.

Enter Length of Slab (in Feet):
Enter Width of Slab (in Feet):
4” Slab: 80lb Bags
6” Slab: 80lb Bags
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Enter the approximate depth of the post hole in inches as well as the number of post holes. Post depth should be at half the height of the above ground post height. Our calculator will indicate the approximate number of 50 lb. bags of ASH GROVE Fast-Setting Concrete you will need.

Enter Depth of Hole (in Inches):
Enter Number of Post Holes:
3” Post - 9” Hole Diameter: 50lb Bags
4” Post - 12” Hole Diameter: 50lb Bags
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This chart illustrates the proper mix ratio of ASH GROVE Portland Cement to other approved materials to produce concrete, mortar and stucco.

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CONCRETE MIX MORTAR MIX (Type S ASTM C-270) STUCCO MIX (ASTM C-926)
1 Part Ashgrove Portland Cement 1 Part Ashgrove Portland Cement 1 Part Ashgrove Portland Cement
2 Parts Ash Grove
All-Purpose Sand 		1/2 Part Hydrated Lime (Type S) 1/2 Part Hydrated Lime (Type S)
3 Parts Ash Grove
All-Purpose Gravel 		3 1/2 - 4 1/2 Parts Mortar Sand
(ASTC C-144)		 4 1/2 - 6 Parts Plaster Sand
(ASTM C-897)
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This chart illustrates the proper mix ratio of ASH GROVE Masonry Cement to other approved materials to produce general use mortar, intermediate strength mortar and high stregnth mortar.

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TYPE N MORTAR
(General Use) 		 TYPE S MORTAR
(Intermediate Strength) 
1 part Ash Grove® Masonry Cement Type N 1 part Ash Grove® Masonry Cement Type S
2 1/4 - 3 parts Masonry Sand
(ASTM C-144)		 2 1/4 - 3 parts Masonry Sand
(ASTM C-144)
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