Calculation
A distinction is made between mixing ratios in percent by weight or volume. On the construction site, measuring in containers (volume) is easier than if the components have to be weighed.
Hydraulic lime
(1 bag of 50 kg = 55 liters)
(1 liter = approx. 0.78 kg)
Cement
1 bag of 50 kg = 43 liters
Tuff
1.25 kg = 1 liter
Sand
1 liter = approx. 1.2 - 1.5 kg
Mortar requirement for masonry (reference values from literature):
Very flat stones: 250 liters of mortar / m3 of finished masonry
Less flat stones: 280 liters of mortar / m3 of finished masonry
Irregular stones: 300 -350 liters mortar / m3 finished masonry
Mortar requirement for pointing: 15 liters of mortar /m2 finished surface
Recalculation Lenzburg masonry: approx. 300 liters mortar / m3 masonry
Recalculation Lenzburg Pointing: approx. 15 l mortar / m2 surface
Pre-calculation of material requirements
Calculation of lime and sand requirements. The values below each give one m3 of finished mortar:
Mortar with hydraulic lime
Weight | Volume | Weight | Volume | Mixture |
kg | ltr | kg | lts | |
500 | 550 | 1400 | 1100 | 1:2 |
370 | 407 | 1500 | 1200 | 1:3 |
300 | 330 | 1625 | 1300 | 1:4 |