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How much M-Sand, P-Sand and blue metal for your house?
Type your built-up area and number of floors. The calculator returns the tonnage, CFT, tipper count and a live OneInfra price estimate for washed M-Sand, plaster sand and blue metal in Chennai.
Weighbridge Slip
100% Computerized weigh slip with gross, tare & net weight. Zero volume short-loading disputes.
IS 383:2016 Certified
Zone II/III structural grading for RCC slabs, beams, and columns. Batch test sheets provided.
Double-Washed (<3% Silt)
Hydro-cyclone washed granite fines. Perform the glass jar silt test on site before unloading.
Quarry Direct Supply
Tambaram supply yard, 6 & 10-wheel tippers on the road by 7 AM. Zero broker commission markup.
What the calculator is estimating
For a 1,000 sq ft home, the maximum-quality estimate is 80 ton M-Sand, 25 ton P-Sand and 40 ton blue metal:
- M-Sand — for foundation, RCC, columns, brickwork
- P-Sand — for internal and ceiling plaster
- 20mm blue metal — for RCC slabs and beams
All three leave our supply point washed, sieved and IS 383 graded — same load, same lot number, same quality.
M-Sand (Manufactured Sand)
P-Sand (Plastering Sand)
Blue Metal (20 mm + 40 mm)
≈ 145 tons · 13 tipper trips · 1,000 sq ft · G · residential
How we calculate: these are maximum-quality consumption rates for Chennai residential RCC construction — 80 ton M-Sand, 25 ton P-Sand and 40 ton blue metal per 1,000 sq ft of built-up area per floor. Conversions use the standard Chennai trade: 1 unit = 100 CFT, one tipper = 300 CFT, and 300 CFT ≈ 13 tons on average (varies by moisture and grade). Adjust for villas (+15% plaster), commercial (−10% plaster), or warehouses (−30% concrete). Live prices use this week's OneInfra price band. Transport is quoted separately on the call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quantity and estimation questions answered
How much M-Sand is needed for a 1,000 sq ft house in Chennai?
For a typical G+0 (ground floor) 1,000 sq ft home in Chennai, approximately 75 to 85 metric tons of M-Sand is required for foundation, RCC columns/beams, roof slab, and brickwork masonry.
How much P-Sand is needed for plastering a 1,000 sq ft house?
About 20 to 25 metric tons (approx 2 tipper loads of 300 CFT) of double-washed P-Sand is required for internal walls, external elevation, and ceiling plastering.
How many tippers will deliver this total material?
A 1,000 sq ft home requires approximately 13 tipper trips (using standard 6-wheeler 300 CFT trucks) delivered in phases as each stage of construction progresses.
Can I order materials load by load rather than all at once?
Yes. In Chennai, most homeowners have limited street stacking space. You can schedule 1 or 2 tippers per stage (e.g. foundation first, slab next, plastering later) and lock rates with us.
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The calculator is a starting point. We will tighten the numbers to your specific plan, plot, and area — and quote transport in the same call.
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