Concrete Proportions

PROPORTIONS COMPRESSIVE
CLASS USE
C:S:G STRENGTH

AAA 1:1:2

AA 1: 1.5 : 3 4000 psi Concrete under water, retaining walls

Slabs, beams, columns, arches, stairs,

A 1:2:4 3500 psi
walls 100mm thick

Walls thicker than 100mm, footings, steps,

B 1 : 2.5 : 5 2500 psi
reinforced concrete slabs on fill

Plant boxes, non-critical concrete

C 1:3:6 2000 psi
structures

D 1 : 3.5 : 7 Mass concrete works