If the effective plan area of a warehouse is 54 m², and maximum height of piles permitted is 270 cm, then what is the number of cement bags that can be stored?
Correct Answer: D. 2700
📚 Detailed Explanation: Cement Bag Storage Calculation
Why D (2700) is correct: The standard method for computing cement bag storage capacity uses the effective floor area and the height per stacked bag layer. A standard 50 kg cement bag, when laid flat (on its broadest face), occupies approximately 5.4 cm in height. At the maximum permitted height of 270 cm, each square metre of floor area can accommodate 270 ÷ 5.4 = 50 bags stacked vertically.
Height per bag (laid flat) = 5.4 cm
Bags per m² = 270 cm ÷ 5.4 cm = 50 bags per m²
Bags per m² = 270 cm ÷ 5.4 cm = 50 bags per m²
Total bags = Plan area × bags per m²
= 54 m² × 50 = 2700 bags
Cement Bag Storage Guidelines (IS 4082)
| Rule | Specification |
|---|---|
| Maximum pile height | 10 bags high (standard max for stability) |
| Bags from wall | At least 30 cm (for air circulation) |
| Humidity control | Warehouse must be dry; bags on wooden pallets |
| FIFO rotation | First-in, first-out to prevent long storage |
- Formula: Number of bags = Floor area (m²) × (Height in cm ÷ 5.4 cm per bag).
- For 270 cm height: 50 bags/m² × 54 m² = 2700 bags.