Mixed mortar shrinks as water fills the voids in sand and cement, so the dry materials are about 27% more than the wet volume left in the wall (some offices use 1.30–1.33). Lintels, sills and RCC bands are not deducted here.
Bricks–
Cement–
Sand–
Wall volume–
Elevation
What goes in
Per unit for rates and checks
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Working step by step
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