🧱 Cement Sand Mix Calculator UAE

Every plastered wall, tiled floor, and concrete screed in the UAE starts with the right cement and sand mix. Too much cement wastes money. Too little weakens the work and leads to premature failure.

Our Cement and Sand Mix Calculator gives contractors, tilers, and builders precise quantities for any work type — from 12mm internal plaster to 75mm floor screed. Simply select your work type and area to get instant cement bags and sand volumes.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Select the work type from the dropdown — plaster, screed, mortar, or tile bedding
2. Enter the total area in square metres
3. Click Calculate to get exact cement bags and sand in cubic metres
4. Order your materials with confidence, knowing quantities include the dry volume factor

🇦🇪 UAE Tip: Always use washed sand in UAE construction works. Desert dune sand and sea sand are prohibited for structural and finishing works under UAE standards due to high salt content. Salt causes chloride-induced corrosion of steel reinforcement and premature failure of plasterwork. Washed sand is available from all major UAE suppliers in Al Quoz, Mussafah, and Sharjah Industrial Area.

The Formula Explained

Volume = Area x Thickness x 1.3 (dry factor). Cement Volume = Total Volume x (Cement Ratio / Total Ratio). Cement Bags = Cement Volume / 0.0347 (volume per 50kg bag).

Frequently Asked Questions

What sand to use for plastering in UAE?

Always use washed fine sand for plastering. The sand must be free of silt, organic matter, and salt. Never use beach or dune sand — it causes salt crystallisation that damages plasterwork within months in the UAE climate.

How many cement bags for 100m2 of 12mm plaster?

For 100m2 of 12mm plaster at 1:4 ratio, you need approximately 7 bags of cement (50kg) and 0.6m3 of washed sand.

OPC or SRC cement for plastering in UAE?

OPC is fine for internal plasterwork. For external walls and areas exposed to UAE soil or groundwater, use SRC (Sulphate Resistant Cement) to prevent sulfate attack and cracking.

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