What will your ghar cost to build?
Eight calculators for house construction in India. Each one gives you the material quantities too, not just a total. So you can check the number yourself instead of simply trusting it.
- Calculators
- 8
- Cities
- 43
- Cost
- Free
- Rates from
- Aug 2026
All calculators
| No. | Calculator | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| C‑01 |
House Construction Cost Calculator
Total cost, plus the cement, steel, sand and bricks you will need. |
Cost + material list |
| C‑02 |
Concrete Mix Calculator
Cement bags, sand and aggregate for any slab, beam or footing. |
Cement, sand, aggregate |
| C‑03 |
Steel Weight Calculator
Rebar weight in kg, and how many 12 metre bars to order. |
Weight + cost |
| C‑04 |
Brick and Block Calculator
Bricks or AAC blocks for a wall, with the mortar to lay them. |
Bricks + mortar |
| C‑05 |
Paint Calculator
Putty, primer and paint in litres, counted separately. |
Litres + cost |
| C‑06 |
Tile and Flooring Calculator
Tiles, boxes and adhesive, with wastage already added. |
Tiles + boxes |
| C‑07 |
Plot Area, FAR and FSI Calculator
How much you are actually allowed to build on your plot. |
Buildable area |
| C‑08 |
Construction Loan EMI Calculator
Stage-wise release, and the pre-EMI nobody warns you about. |
EMI + pre-EMI |
Where the money actually goes
This is a 1,500 sq ft house built to standard finish. Most people think cement and steel are the big items. They are, but together they are still less than labour and finishing put together.
Rates city by city
Why this is different
Most construction calculators multiply your area by a rate and show you one number. You cannot check that number. You cannot argue with a contractor using it.
These show the quantities behind the money:
Take that list to any supplier and get it priced. Now you know if the estimate is right, and you have something solid to discuss with your contractor.
Guides
What Does It Really Cost to Build a 1000 sq ft House?
The per sq ft rate is the easy part. The costs people forget are what break the budget.
Contractor, Labour Rate or Material Plus Labour — Which Is Cheaper?
The cheapest option on paper is often the most expensive by the time you finish.
AAC Blocks or Red Bricks: Which Should You Use?
AAC blocks cost more per piece. That does not mean the wall costs more.
1200 sq ft House Construction Cost: Full Breakdown
On a 30x40 plot, the question is not just how much. It is whether to build wide or build up.