Thread: How much cement

I would go 5:1 if it's hand mixed. This will set a little faster, but if any parts of the mix aren't so fully churned it will still be decently tough.

Thanks addo will give that a try..

Some sand is a bit hungrier than others, it should come out a dark grey colour (just like the truck brew). If it comes out a bit light don't be afraid to add a bit extra. Otherwise follow the others.

ratio 1:2:4 1 cement 2 sand 4 gravel thats a good mix otherwise mix 2 cement 5 sand 8 gravel.
When you mix in a cement mixer you will see it has good body and strong enough for your needs. The first mix mentioned is the proper ratio recommended on a cement bag.
Reading the instructions on the cement by the manufacturer is always a good way to go.
In the early days we used to mix concrete by hand and used the 2 5 8 ratio and thats seemed pretty good.By hand I mean we used a cement mixer.

the ratio is on the cement bag for concrete

3 2 1,- premixed sand & screenings, 5 shovels of mix, 1 shovel of cement, *but* you may be better of using a small 10lt bucket, 5 buckets of mix, 1 bucket of cement to get consistant measures...