House Construction Cost Calculator India (2026)
Quick answer: a house in India costs roughly Rs 1,100 per sq ft for a grey structure and Rs 1,650 to Rs 2,800+ per sq ft turnkey, depending on finish (our Noida / Greater Noida rates, 2026). It needs about 0.4 bags of cement and 3 to 4.5 kg of steel per sq ft. Enter your plot details below for your own numbers.
Material quantities and cost (grey structure)
Quantities use standard Indian thumb rules for an RCC framed house. Type your local price in any row.
| Material | Your price | Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cement (50 kg bag)cement | - | - | |
| TMT steel / sariyasariya | - | - | |
| Sand (coarse + plaster)baalu / badarpur | - | - | |
| Stone aggregate 20 mmrodi / gitti | - | - | |
| Bricks (9 inch walls)eent | - | - | |
| Labour + other workmistri, shuttering, water, electricity at site | - | - |
Finishing needs (turnkey only): about - sq ft of tiles and - litres of paint.
Where the money goes (turnkey)
| Stage | Typical share | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation and plinth | 15% | - |
| RCC frame and slabs | 25% | - |
| Brick walls and plaster | 15% | - |
| Plumbing and electrical | 12% | - |
| Flooring and tiles | 13% | - |
| Doors and windows | 10% | - |
| Paint and finishing | 10% | - |
Typical split for a full turnkey house; every project differs. Plot, sanction fees, boundary wall, interiors and furniture are not included.
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How to calculate construction cost per sq ft
- Add up the built-up area. Covered area of each floor, added together (a 1,000 sq ft ground + first floor house = 2,000 sq ft).
- Pick a finish level. Grey structure only, or turnkey (Basic, Standard, Premium, Luxury).
- Multiply area by the rate. 2,000 sq ft x Rs 1,850 (Standard) = Rs 37 lakh.
- Check the materials. Cement about 0.4 bags, steel 3 to 4.5 kg, sand about 1.8 cft, aggregate about 1.35 cft and about 8 bricks per sq ft.
- Add what is outside the rate. Plot, map approval, soil test, boundary wall, interiors.
Material thumb rules per sq ft (India)
| Material | Per sq ft of built-up area | For 1,000 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| Cement | 0.4 bag | about 400 bags |
| TMT steel | 3 to 4.5 kg | 3 to 4.5 tonnes |
| Sand | 1.8 cft | about 1,800 cft |
| Aggregate | 1.35 cft | about 1,350 cft |
| Bricks | 8 pieces | about 8,000 |
| Tiles (finishing) | 1.3 sq ft | about 1,300 sq ft |
| Paint (finishing) | 0.18 litre | about 180 litres |
Thumb rules for planning only. Your structural drawing decides the real quantities. See this month's building material prices in Greater Noida.
Common questions
How do I calculate house construction cost per sq ft?
Multiply the total built-up area of all floors by a per sq ft rate for the finish level you want. In Noida and Greater Noida our grey structure (with materials) is Rs 1,100 per sq ft and full turnkey homes run Rs 1,650 (Basic), Rs 1,850 (Standard), Rs 2,100-2,400+ (Premium) and Rs 2,400-2,800+ (luxury villas). In other cities, put your local cement, sariya, sand, rodi and brick prices into the calculator: the material quantities stay roughly the same anywhere in India, only the prices change.
How much cement and steel are needed for a 1,000 sq ft house?
As a thumb rule for an RCC framed house, about 0.4 bags of cement and 3 to 4.5 kg of TMT steel per sq ft of built-up area. For 1,000 sq ft that is about 400 bags of cement and 3.25 to 4.25 tonnes of steel, depending on how strong a structure you choose. Your structural engineer's drawing gives the exact figure.
What is the labour cost of house construction per sq ft?
Labour depends on the city and on what the contractor supplies. The calculator shows it as the part of the grey-structure rate that is not materials, worked out from our own Rs 1,100 per sq ft grey rate and current Greater Noida material prices. You can type your own local labour rate instead.
Is the cost per sq ft the same everywhere in India?
No. Material quantities are similar everywhere, but cement, steel, sand and labour prices differ by city and season. That is why every price in this calculator can be changed. Our own rates are the same across Greater Noida, Noida, Noida Extension, YEIDA and Jewar.
What is not included in a construction cost estimate?
Plot cost, map approval and sanction fees, soil testing, boundary wall and open-area work, loose furniture and interiors such as modular kitchens and wardrobes are usually separate. Check each of these with your builder before you compare quotes.
Grey structure or turnkey: which should I choose?
Grey structure covers the frame, walls, roof and plaster; you then hire finishing work yourself. Turnkey covers everything up to a ready-to-move home. Turnkey costs more per sq ft but saves you managing many contractors. Our guide on grey structure vs full finish compares both.