Title: Construction Mixes Description: Block, Mortar, and Concrete calculators — quick starts and outputs.
Construction Mixes
Use these calculators for fast, accurate quantities and cost.
Block Mix — Quick Start
- Configure blocks, ratio and units; see amounts and cost.
- Outputs: materials, unit counts, totals.
Mortar Mix — Quick Start
- Volume or area × thickness → set cement:sand (optional lime), then Calculate.
- Outputs: cement, sand, water; optional labour cost.
Concrete Mix — Quick Start
- Pick structure (slab/foundation), enter area + depth, set ratio; Calculate.
- Outputs: material volumes, unit counts, cost.
Wall Area — Quick Start
- Length & height; add openings; pick block & mortar; Calculate.
- Outputs: area, block count, mortar, cost.
Pro tip: Search chips map to these tools (e.g., Block Mix, Concrete Mix). Try them from the app’s Search.
Block Purchase — Quick Tips
- Compare vendor pricing by unit (bag/headpan/m³) and delivery.
- Check materials → price units match the mix outputs (avoid hidden conversions).
- Use Truck Settings (capacity, cost/trip) to estimate transport when deliveries aren’t vendor-included.