_Size of Tile_ _Cement_ _Lime_ _Sand_
4" × 5" × 12" 1-2/3 bbls. 1/4 bbl. 2/3 cu. yd.
8" × 5" × 12" 3 bbls. 1/2 bbl. 1-1/3 cu. yd.
4" × 12" × 12" 1-3/4 bbls. 1/4 bbl. 3/4 cu. yd.
8" × 12" × 12" 4-1/4 bbls. 1/2 bbl. 1-3/4 cu. yd.
The above quantities are based on a 380 lb. barrel of Portland
cement; a 180 lb. barrel of lump lime, and a 50 lb. sack of
hydrated lime. Portland cement is sold by the bag or barrel. A bag
of Portland cement weighs approximately 94 pounds. Four bags make
one barrel of approximately 380 pounds. Lump lime is sold by the
bushel or barrel. A bushel of lump lime weighs approximately 75 to
85 pounds. A barrel of lump lime weighs approximately 180 pounds,
and equals 4 sacks of hydrated lime. Brick joints other than 3/8"
will require about 1/3 more or less mortar for each 1/8" difference.