Formulas Flashcards
How do you find number of masonry blocks?
Linear feet x height x 1.125
How do you calculate for masonry cement?
Total block/100 x 3
How do you calculate for sand in masonry?
Bags of cement / 8
How do you calculate for water in masonry?
8 x # of bags of cement
How do you create a constant?
144 / L x H
How do you calculate PV?
L x W x H x # of structures
How do you calculate LF?
PV x 1.1 or 1.05
How do you calculate for LV?
LF x 1.5
How do you calculate bags of cement for concrete?
1/6 x LV
How do you calculate for sand for concrete?
2/6 x LV
How do you calculate for gravel for concrete?
3/6 x LV
How do you calculate for water?
8 x # of bags
How do you calculate for BF?
BF= T x W x L x # of pieces / 12 or 144
- if L = ft 12
- if L = in 144
How do you find BM?
1” or smaller, add 20%
2” or larger, add 10%
How do you find number of sheets needed for roof sheathing?
(TRL x TBL / 32) x 2