Kumar IronHouse construction cost calculator
Estimate the cost of building a house from its built-up area, with a list of the cement, steel, sand, aggregate and bricks you will need.
How it works
Total area = built-up area per floor × floors. Cost = total area × your cost per sq ft. Material quantities = total area × the thumb rules below, rounded up. The cost per sq ft is yours to edit; rates vary, so WhatsApp us for today's material rates.
The cost per sq ft is an editable placeholder for the Standard tier, not a quote. Rates vary by city, brand and labour, so replace it with your contractor's figure.
Total built-up area 1,000 sq ft. Estimated construction cost: ₹18,00,000 at ₹1,800 per sq ft.
Material quantities
- Cement: 420 bags (50 kg)
- Steel: 4,000 kg (4.00 tonnes)
- Sand: 1,300 cu ft (36.8 m³)
- Aggregate: 1,000 cu ft (28.3 m³)
- Bricks: 8,000
Assumptions
Thumb rules per sq ft of built-up area for a residential RCC framed house with brick masonry. Sand and aggregate are in cubic feet.
| Tier | Cement (bags) | Steel (kg) | Sand (cu ft) | Aggregate (cu ft) | Bricks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 0.4 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 8 |
| Standard | 0.42 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 8 |
| Premium | 0.45 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 8 |
Estimate only, without wastage. Tiers change structure and finish, so premium homes use a little more cement, steel and aggregate. Excludes land, plot development, interiors and fittings. Check with your engineer.
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FAQ
- How is construction cost calculated per sq ft?
- Cost = total built-up area × cost per sq ft. Built-up area is carpet area plus walls, balconies and staircase, per floor. Enter your own cost per sq ft; the default is only a placeholder.
- How much cement is needed per sq ft?
- A common thumb rule is 0.4 to 0.45 bags of cement per sq ft of built-up area for a framed RCC house, covering foundation, slabs, masonry and plaster.
- How much steel is needed per sq ft?
- Roughly 3.5 to 4.5 kg per sq ft for a residential RCC frame. See the steel calculator for a split by bar size.
- Are these quantities exact?
- No. They are thumb rules for budgeting. Soil, spans, design, finish level and wastage change them, so get a quantity list from your engineer before ordering.
- What are today's material rates?
- Rates change often by brand and city. WhatsApp us your list and we will send today's material rates.
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