Building Material Estimator
A quick budgeting estimate of the main materials for a framed building from its total built-up area and number of floors. Not a substitute for a bill of quantities.
Your measurements
Estimate
- Total built-up area
- 400 m²
- Cement
- 1,806 bags (50 kg)
- Reinforcement steel
- 16.8 tonnes
- Sand
- 105 m³
- Coarse aggregate
- 77.7 m³
- Blocks (400 × 200)
- 10,500 pcs
Rule-of-thumb rates for a typical framed building. Actual use varies 15 to 30 percent with structure, spans and finishes.
Use this for early budgeting, then request quotes against a proper BOQ.
Common questions
How accurate is a per-m² estimate?
It is good for early budgeting only. Foundations, spans, soil conditions and finishes shift the numbers, so prepare a bill of quantities before ordering.