Estimates

MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BASED ON

PLINTH AREA BASIS

Material Single Storey Double Storey Four Storey (R.C.C.

Framed)
Bricks (100 Nos.) 2.26 A+66.8 2.15A+63 2.56A-0.0096A2-26.2
Cement (Tonnes) 0.153A+0.57 0.145A+0.54 0.2024A-0.364
Steel (Kg) 21.3A-314 21.97A- 305 102.46A-0.401A2-
1662
Sand (m3) 0.47A-7 0.43A-5.6 397A-0.38

Coarse aggregate
(m3) 0.363A-0.76
(i) 20 mm & 0.176A-0.21
0.178A-0.21
down
(ii) 40 mm & 0.0027A+0.0001A2
down 0.145A+1.5 +0.45
0.075A+0.78

Timber (m3)
(i) Frames & 0.019A+0.23 0.019A+0.23 0.02A+0.11
shutters
(ii) Shuttering 0.0042A 0.0042A 0.0097A-0.03
Lime (quintal) 0.145A-0.35 0.083A-0.17 0.063A-0.08
Surkhi (m3) 0.052A-0.37 0.026A-0.18 0.01A
Bitumen (Kg) 1.836A-9 0.918A -4 0.357A+0.14
Glass Panes(m2) 0.047A 0.047A 0.047A
Primer for oil paint 0.048A 0.048A 0.045A+0.56
(litre)
Oil Paint (litre) 0.08A+0.27 0.08A+0.27 0.075A+0.93

Note:-
1. The above expression is applicable for plinth area ranges from 30 to 300m 2(one floor)
2. In case of single and double storeyed framed buildings, and up to 100m 2 (one floor) for four
storeyed framed building.
3. The above table gives material for one floor / storey. Multiply the No. of Storeys to get total
Quantity.
Rough Estimate (m3 / m2) (Based on plinth area basis)

1. Earth work:

300 Class loading 500 class loading

Single bay Two bay Single bay Two bay
0.1 + (22.2 nD/q) 0.1 +( 18.9 nD/q) 0.1 +( 24.8 nD/q) 0.1 +( 21.5 nD/q)
Where
n = No. of floors
D = Depth in meters
q = SBC in KN/m2

2.Brick work for foundation and basement :

Q = m3 / m2
Span Single bay Two bay
4.0 m 0.17 0.14
5.0 m 0.16 0.13
6.0 m 0.14 0.12
7.0 m 0.13 0.11

3.Brick wall for superstructure:

Load bearing = 0.40 to 0.45 m3 / m2

4.DPC :
Framed structure = 0.1 m2 / m2
Load bearing = 0.23 m2 / m2

5.Centering: m2/ m2
Grade beam= 0.35 < 0.40 < 0.45 m2 / m2
Slab, beam etc
Span Single bay Two bay
4.0 m 1.57 1.49
5.0 m 1.51 1.45
6.0 m 1.47 1.42
6. RCC for isolated footing
RCC / m2 = X for LL
Total quantity = X A0 where A0 = Cumulative ultimate floor area in m2
2 2
3.0 KN/m 5.0 KN/m
SBC in
KN/m2 Single bay Two bay Single bay Two bay
50 0.216 0.188 0.245 0.215
75 0.137 0.119 0.155 0.137
100 0.089 0.077 0.100 0.088
120 0.071 0.062 0.080 0.071
150 0.055 0.048 0.062 0.055
200 0.041 0.036 0.046 0.041
220 0.035 0.0305 0.040 0.0354
250 0.030 0.026 0.0335 0.030
300 0.026 0.023 0.029 0.026
400 0.016 0.014 0.0185 0.0165

7. RCC for grade beam:

2
Quantity / m = y
Single bay = 0.05
Two bay = 0.04
Total requirement = y Ag where Ag = area of G.F.

8. RCC for superstructure:

RCC quantity = z for LL
2
RCC/Floor = z Af where Af = Area of floor in m

Quantity = z for LL
2 2
Description 3.0 KN/m 5.0 KN/m
Single bay Two bay Single bay Two bay
RCC floor 0.21 m3 / m2 0.19 m3 / m2 0.22 m3 per m2 0.20 m3 per m2

Note:
1. This is inclusive of staircase and discontinuous sunshade but exclusive
of items (2) below.
2. Include the following, if present:
a. For slab thickness > 100 mm add extra quantity per m 2 over 0.1m3
b. For floor systems with primary and secondary beams add + 0.02 m3 / m2
c. For canopy in G.F, add 0.01 m3 / m2
d. For drops up to 1.20 m, add 0.01 m3 / m2
e. For Continuous sunshade of 0.60 to 0.75 m alround the building, add 0.15 m 3 / m2
f. For sun- breakers up to 0.6 m, add 0.01 m3 / m2
 Steel for slab, beam & column (item wise)

Live load 3 KN/m2 5 KN/m2

Description
Single bay Two bay Single bay Two bay
i. Slab 0.100 0.100 0.10 0.10
ii. Beams 0.065 0.055 0.07 0.06
iii. Columns 0.045 0.035 0.05 0.04
iv. Staircase,sunshade etc. 0.010 0.010 0.01 0.01
a. Qty / m3 with primary
beams
b. Qty with primary and
secondary beams
Steel required for columns
reinforcement / m3
with primary beam
400 45 38 48 42
300 41 35 43 38
225 37 32 39 35
with secondary beam
400 50 43 53 47
300 46 40 48 43
200 42 37 44 40

9. Plastering in CM 1:5 – 12 mm thick:

2.3 to 2.6 m2 / m2 of plinth area

10. Finishing the RCC::

2.4 m2 / m2 (10mm thick)

11. White washing:

4.7 to 5.0 m2 / m2

12. Wood scantling:

Doors D = 0.018 m3 / m2 of shutter area

Windows W = 0.019 m3 to 0.025 / m2 of shutter area
Ventilators V = 0.02 m3 / m2 of shutter area
Based on thumb rule
Wood required for door = 1 {Door area in m2 }
10 2
Wood required for glazed
window with ventilator = 1 {window area in m2}
12 2
 Steel requirement / m2 on Plinth area basis

S.No. Type of Building Load bearing Framed structure

1
Residential Buildings 25 to 30 Kg 35 to 40 Kg
2
Public Buildings 30 to 35 Kg 40 to 50 Kg

Foundation & Basement Framed Structure (GF+ 3 Floors)

S.No. Type of Building Steel Qty. in Kg / m2

Residential Flats
1 5 Kg / m2
(Multi storey )

Office Building
2
(a) Load Bearing 4 Kg / m2
(b) Framed 6..5 Kg / m2

Commercial Buildings such as

3
Bus Stand, Restaurants etc. 7.5 Kg / m2

Approximate Quantity of steel requirement (General)

S.No. Description Qty. of Steel in Kg / m3

1 Footings 50 to 65
30 to 50
2 Cast in situ Piles

70 to 100
3 Plinth Beam

100 to 130
4 Lintel
100 to 200
5 Column
150 to 200
6 Beam
60 to 75
7 Slab
90 to 120
8 Stairs
Estimation of Quantity of Reinforcement

For rough calculation of reinforcement steel in construction Projects following thumb rule
may be adopted:
(i) Slab 80 Kg / m3
(ii) Beam 110 Kg / m3
(iii) Column 160 Kg / m3
(iv) Footing slab 80 Kg / m3

MATERIAL REQUIRED ON PLINTH AREA BASIS FOR SINGLE STOREY LOAD

BEARING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Component Material required

Brick 500 Nos. /m2
Cement 1.5 Bags /m2
Steel bars 12 kg/m2 (MS bars)
8 kg/m2 ( Tor steel)
 CEMENT

Cement requirement / m2 on Plinth area basis

S.No. Type of Building Load bearing Framed Structure
1 Residential buildings 5 to 6 Bags 5 to 7 Bags
2 Public buildings 4 to 5 Bags 6 to 8 Bags
Residential Flats ( Multi
3 ---- 3.2 to 4.0 Bags
storey)
4 Office building 2.4 to 3.0 Bags 5 Bags
5 Commercial buildings such as ----- 4.5 Bags
Bus Stand, Restaurants etc.

For Foundation & Basement of Framed Structure (up to 4 Storeyed ) alone

S.No. Type of Building Load bearing Framed Structure

1 Residential Flats ---- 0.4 Bags / m2
2 Office building 0.36 Bags / m2 0.5 Bags / m2
3 Commercial building ---- 0.45 Bags / m2

Minimum Cement content required for various Grade of Concrete

S.No. Grade of Concrete Cement content in Kg / Max. W/c

m3 of concrete ratio
As per As per
TCE (old IS 456
code)
1 M15 285 ---
2 M20 300 0.55
(i) M20 (below G.L) 360
M20 (above G.L) 315
3 M25 300 0.50
(i) M25 (for Piles) 400
M25 (for other structures) 365
4 M30 415 320 0.45
5 M35 340 0.45
(i) M35 (for Piles) 525
(ii) M35 (for other structures) 475
6 M40 535 360 0.40

Note:-
As per IS 456 – 2000 Maximum cement content should not exceed 450 Kg / m3
for the cement mortar to ensure that heat of hydration and shrinkage cracking
are prevented.
 COST OF BUILDING (GENERAL)

1. Cost of foundation & Plinth 18%

(Up to G.L. 13%
From G.L. to Plinth & DPC 5%)
2. Cost of Brick work from Plinth to Roof 23%
3. Cost of RCC works except roofing 6%
4. Cost of flooring 20%
( RCC roof 15%
Lime terracing 5%)

5. Cost of Flooring 6%
6. Cost of Doors & Windows 20%
7. Cost of Plastering & finishing 7%

Note: The cost excludes Water supply, Sanitary &

Electrification.

COST OF MATERIALS & LABOUR FOR BUILDING WORK

Materials % Labour %
Brick 16 Mason 8
Sand 4 Carpenter 3.5
C.A. 4.5 Mazdoor 12
Cement 19
Timber in scantling 9.5
Steel 23.5
Total 76.5 23.5
Overall 100%

SINGLE STOREY COST

Component %
Plinth 18
Superstructure 27
Flooring 8
Roofing (Flat) 20
Wood work 17
Miscellaneous 10
Total 100
 ORDINARY BUILDINGS

Materials % Labour %
Cement 13 Excavation 1
Steel 10 Masons 25
Timber 12 Carpenter 12
Other Materials 25 Black smith 2
Total 60 Total 40