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runninwata
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Jul 12
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, 2006, 8:11pm
hi chaps is there a given formulae for working out quantity of grael given to cover a given are the following areas require covered
9m x 12m
11m x 3.0m
6m x 4m
10m x 3m
3m x 3m
i would like it spread around 50mm thick whats the best way of working this out
thanks in anticipation.
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Jul 12
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9 x 12 x .05
11 x 3.0 x .05
6 x 4 x .05
10 x 3 x.05
3 x 3 x.05
each answer will be in cubic metres
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Jul 12
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yep i gathered this so far
but how do you convert m3 into weight as the quarry sells by tonnage! ??? ???
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0.6m³ = 1 tonne approx (all depends how much water is in it)
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[quote author=JerryD link=1152731494/0#3 date=1152742353](all depends how much water is in it) [/quote]
AH!! You use the same merchant i do??
need flippers and a snorkel with one dude around here JD!!!!
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cheers jd that should be rough enough for me to get quants
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You could ask your supplier what conversion factor they use. Better order slightly too much if they charge for delivery.
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