The Standard Consistency of a Cement paste is defined as the percentage of water added In 300gm weight of cement on the way to allow a Vicat plunger having 50 mm Alength and 10 mm diameter to penetrate in cement paste to a depth of 33-35 mm from the pinnacle of the mildew.
the goal of Consistency check of Cement: To find out widespread consistency of cement paste in the laboratory using Vicat Apparatus.

Reference: Consistency check of Cement IS Codes – IS: 5513-1976, IS: 4031 ( Pat 4 ) – 1988
Test On Cement

The following tests are conducted on cement in the laboratory are as follows:
Setting Time Test of Cement
Soundness Test of Cement
The heat of Hydration Test
Fineness Test of Cement
Consistency Test of Cement
Specific Gravity Test of Cement
Tensile Strength Test
Chemical Composition Test