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Quantity Calculator

Know exactly how many bags of cement, kilos of steel, and
bricks your project needs — before you speak to a single contractor.

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How would you like to enter area?

Sum of all floor areas including walls. Tip: use our Cost Estimator to derive this.

Material costs use current Indore market rates (May 2025). Quantities include a 10% buffer for wastage and breakage — order at least this much.

Reference

Current Indore Material Rates

Material Economy Standard Premium Luxury
Cement (50 kg bag)₹342₹380₹475₹684
Sand (per cft)₹32₹35₹44₹63
Aggregate 20mm (per cft)₹41₹45₹56₹81
Steel TMT Fe500 (per kg)₹61₹68₹85₹122
Bricks / AAC Blocks (each)₹7₹8₹10₹14
Paint — Interior + Exterior (per litre)₹162₹180₹225₹324
Floor Tiles — Vitrified (per sqft)₹59₹65₹81₹117

Rates are indicative and fluctuate with market conditions. Verify with your local supplier before placing orders.

Common Questions

About material quantities

Why does quality tier affect material quantities?

Higher quality builds use more steel (larger RCC frame sections), slightly more cement (richer mix ratios like M25 vs M20), and fewer bricks (more column-beam frame, less load-bearing masonry). Premium and luxury finishes also require more paint layers and larger-format, thicker tiles.

What is the 10% buffer for?

Construction materials are always ordered 8–12% more than the net calculation to account for: breakage during transit and handling (tiles, bricks), cutting waste (tiles), small spillage during mixing (cement, sand), and slight over-pouring of concrete. Ordering short is far more disruptive than having a small surplus.

Does this include materials for the foundation?

Yes. These are whole-project thumb-rule estimates that include foundation (footing), columns, beams, slabs, walls, plaster, flooring, and painting for the entire built-up area. They do not include waterproofing chemicals, wood for shuttering, scaffolding, or external development (compound wall, driveway).

Where should I buy materials in Indore?

Major wholesale markets are at Palda Mandi, Rajendra Nagar iron market, and Scheme No. 54 for tiles and sanitaryware. For branded cement (Ambuja, UltraTech, ACC) and TMT steel (SAIL, JSW, TATA), buying directly from authorised dealerships gives consistent quality and proper invoices for bank documentation.

Can VIP Home help us procure materials at better rates?

Yes. As an active construction company we have long-standing relationships with material suppliers across Indore. We can help clients source quality-certified materials at contractor rates, saving 8–15% versus retail. Get in touch to discuss procurement support.