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The weight of Portland cement dry powder typically ranges from about 94 to 100 pounds per cubic foot, depending on the specific type and brand. In standard packaging, a bag of Portland cement usually weighs 94 pounds (approximately 42.6 kilograms). This weight can vary slightly based on moisture content and compaction during storage.

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94 pounds per bag.


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For Portland cement, the typical silica content is around 20-25%. To calculate the amount of silica for 42 pounds of Portland cement, you would take 20-25% of that weight. This means you would need approximately 8.4 to 10.5 pounds of silica.


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How much cement does the US produce?

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1 cubic meter is equal to how much kg of cement?

Cement content varies on concrete type, but is typically 400kg per cubic metre. According to the manufacturer, Portland Cement (which is what 99.9% of all cement actually is) has a density of 1505kg/cubic meter.


What is the weight of 2 gallons of cement?

I have recently picked up a 5 gallon bucket of cement and I can assure you that it did not weigh 131 pounds. My guess is that the 26.71 calculation is for a 1 gallon solid piece of cement (e.g., a 1 gallon clinker). I'm also guessing that the question is referring to ground cement, which is a powder. Powdered cement is a particulate and therefore has a significant amount of air due to particle packing. Calculating the weight of a powder from volume is much more difficult than just using density. If you want to know what a gallon of cement weighs, the easiest way will be to use a scale.Portland Cement has a specific gravity of 3.15. Water weighs 8.34 pounds per gallon, and so the problem set up to determine the weight of one gallon of Portland Cement is as follows:8.34 x 3.15 = 26.271 pounds Other brands and/or types of cements have different specific gravities. Visit the following Web address to view a list of the specific gravities for certain substances:http://www.reade.com/Particle_Briefings/spec_gra2.html


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To make one cubic yard of concrete, you typically need about 1 part Portland cement, 2 parts sand, and 3 parts gravel. This translates roughly to 1 bag (94 lbs) of Portland cement, 0.5 cubic yards of sand, and 0.75 cubic yards of gravel. Adjustments may be needed based on the specific mix design and desired strength. Always consult local guidelines or concrete calculators for precise measurements.