Small Column
Sonotube Diameter: 12 inches; Sonotube Height: 8 feet
Radius (inches): 6; Radius (feet): 0.5; Concrete Volume: 6.28318 cubic feet; Concrete Volume (cubic yards): 0.2327103704 cubic yards
Sonotube Calculator
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Estimates the concrete volume needed for round column formworks using sonotubes. Calculates the volume based on the sonotube diameter and height.
How To Use
How to use this calculator
Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Sonotube Diameter and Sonotube Height in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Radius (inches), Radius (feet), Concrete Volume, and Concrete Volume (cubic yards) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
Step 3
Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.
Worked Examples
Example calculations
See the inputs and their calculated results.
Medium Column
Sonotube Diameter: 16 inches; Sonotube Height: 10 feet
Radius (inches): 8; Radius (feet): 0.6666666667; Concrete Volume: 13.96262222 cubic feet; Concrete Volume (cubic yards): 0.5171341564 cubic yards
Large Column
Sonotube Diameter: 24 inches; Sonotube Height: 12 feet
Radius (inches): 12; Radius (feet): 1; Concrete Volume: 37.69908 cubic feet; Concrete Volume (cubic yards): 1.396262222 cubic yards
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