Material Quantities and Costs for a 1000 sq ft House in Kerala Watch in YouTube 1. CementQuantity: 400 bags (50 kg each)Thumb rule: 0.4 bags per sq ft for RCC, plastering, and masonry.Cost: ₹400 - ₹450 per bagTotal: 400 × ₹425 (avg.) = ₹1,70,000Notes: OPC 53-grade cement (e.g., Ultratech, Ramco) is commonly used. Price varies by brand and region. 2. Steel (TMT Bars)Quantity: 4000 kg (4 tons)Thumb rule: 4 kg per sq ft for RCC framed structure (low-rise, G+1 max).Cost: ₹60 - ₹70 per kgTotal: 4000 × ₹65 (avg.) = ₹2,60,000Notes: Fe-500 grade TMT bars are standard. Rates depend on market fluctuations and brands like TATA Tiscon or JSW. 3. M-Sand (Manufactured Sand)Quantity: 1800 cubic feet (51 cubic meters)Thumb rule: 1.8 cu ft per sq ft for concrete, plastering, and flooring.Cost: ₹80 - ₹100 per cu ftTotal: 1800 × ₹90 (avg.) = ₹1,62,000Notes: M-Sand has largely replaced river sand in Kerala due to environmental regulations. Price includes transportation. 4. Metal (Coarse Aggregate)Quantity...
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