Building Materials Estimator: Bricks, Cement, Steel, Sand
Estimate bricks, cement bags, steel, sand and crush for a house from its covered area, with today's indicative rates and a total materials cost.
From covered area to a shopping list
Material needs scale with the covered area you build, not the plot. The default quantities per square foot are the rule-of-thumb figures published in a 2026 Pakistani construction cost guide (Toolsfluent (opens in a new tab)); a structural engineer's bill of quantities will differ with the design, number of storeys, slab thickness and wall type.
Rates are the latest we could confirm and are editable — replace them with your supplier's written quote. Labour, finishing, electrical, plumbing and approvals are not included; see construction cost in Lahore and the construction cost calculator.
Estimate only. Add 5–10% for wastage only if your engineer advises it, and buy against a written bill of quantities.
| Material | Default quantity | Default rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cement | 0.43 bags (50 kg) per sq ft — Toolsfluent (opens in a new tab) | PKR 1,555 per bag — ARY News (opens in a new tab) (2026-10-18) |
| Steel (grade 60) | 4.2 kg per sq ft — Toolsfluent (opens in a new tab) | PKR 277 per kg — ARY News (opens in a new tab) (2026-10-18) |
| Bricks | 35 bricks per sq ft — Toolsfluent (opens in a new tab) | PKR 17.5 per brick — The News (opens in a new tab) (2026-02-03 (Jan 2026 data)) |
| Sand | 1.6 cft per sq ft — Toolsfluent (opens in a new tab) | PKR 65 per cft — Toolsfluent (opens in a new tab) (2026-07-17) |
| Crush / gravel | 1.2 cft per sq ft — Toolsfluent (opens in a new tab) | PKR 105 per cft — Toolsfluent (opens in a new tab) (2026-07-17) |
Frequently asked questions
How many bricks are needed for a 10 marla house?
On the default 35 bricks per sq ft and about 3,150 sq ft covered area, roughly 110,000 bricks. Your design and wall thickness change this.
How many cement bags for a 5 marla house?
On the default 0.43 bags per sq ft and about 1,575 sq ft covered, roughly 680 bags for the grey structure.
Are the rates current?
Each rate shows its date and source below the calculator. Material prices move often, so replace them with a supplier's quote.
Does this include labour?
No. It covers grey-structure materials only.
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