Determining Coverage Area

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Block

  • 4 x 4 x 16 = 2.5 per sq. ft.
  • 8 x 8 x 16 = 1.125 per sq. ft.
  • 8 x 6 x 16 = 1.5 per sq. ft.
  • Interlocking paving stones – various sizes
  • AB Wall Systems – various sizes
  • Court Yard – various sizes
  • Segmented Retaining Wall System – various sizes
  • Versa Lock – various sizes
  • Turf Block = 2.6 sq. ft.

Brick, Standard Size

  • 4 1/2 brick per sq. ft. – patio or walkway
  • 6 3/4 brick per sq. ft. – wall or veneer
  • Bull Nose Brick – various sizes

Mixing Formula: Mortar

  • 1 cu. yd. = 5 bags 94 lb. cement, 1/4 bag Type S Lime, 1 cu. yd. sand
  • 1 yd. will install 500 blocks or 1,000 bricks
  • Mixing Ratio: 5 1/2 sand, 1 cement, 1 fire clay

Mixing Formula: Concrete

  • 5 bags 94 lb. cement, 1 cu. yd. sand and gravel
  • 1 yd. will cover approx. 81 sq. ft. 4″ deep
  • Mixing Ratio: 5 1/2 sand and gravel, 1 cement
  • Exposed aggregate concrete – approx. 3 lbs. per sq. ft. (surface area)

Quikrete Coverage Formula

  • Concrete mix – 80 lb. bag = 2/3 cu. ft.
  • Mason mix – 60 lb. bag