Question

A granite block of 2mx5mx3m is cut into 5 cm thick slabs of 2mx5m size. These slabs are laid over a 2m wide pavement. What is tge length of the pavement that can be covered with these slabs

Answer 1

There is no specific size of a granite slab as it is quarried directly from earth. However, the standard size of slabs for creating countertops vary from 7 to 9 feet in length, 4 to 5.5 feet in width and around 1.25 inches in thickness.

You can also consider the below given chart (usually followed by granite manufacturers, suppliers and exporters globally):

1. Granite Gangsaw Slabs (2, 3 & 4 cm Thickness)

· 280 X 185 Cm & above

· 270 X 150 Cm & above

2. Granite Mini Gangsaw Slabs (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 cm Thickness)

· 250 X 140 Cm & above

· 250 X 120 Cm & above

· 200 X 100 Cm & above

3. Granite Cutter (Vertical) Slabs (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 cm Thickness)

· 240 X 70 Cm & above

· 200 X 70 Cm & above

· 180 X 70 Cm & above

· 150 & 70 Cm & above

4. Granite Slabs Cut to Size:

· 60 X 60 , 70 X 70, 80 X 80, 90 X 90, 100 X 100 and other sizes as per customers’ requirements