Mortar bags calculator

Convert a known mortar volume into bags.

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Your measurements

Enter your project values. Your estimate updates as you type.

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Example values are a starting point. Check product yields and specifications before ordering.

YOUR ESTIMATE

Bags to buy

17
Volume including waste0.22 m³
Yield per bag13 L
Purchased yield0.221 m³

Whole quantities are rounded up.

How it's calculated

Bags = round up [volume × (1 + waste ÷ 100) ÷ mixed yield per bag].

Calculations use consistent units for your selected measurements. The waste allowance is applied once to the measured requirement. Whole purchase quantities are rounded up.

What this estimate includes

This tool requires your mortar volume estimate. Product yield varies with mix and water content.

QUIKRETE product yields

Quantity and arithmetic estimates only. Use project specifications for installation and design requirements.

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