What is a BOQ?
A bill of quantities lists every item of work with its unit, quantity, rate and amount. It is used to price a project, compare contractor quotations and control cost during construction.
How this estimator works
- Each item carries typical consumption of the main materials per unit — for example 1 m³ of PCC 1:2:4 uses about 6.3 bags of cement, 0.44 m³ of sand and 0.88 m³ of crush (dry volume factor 1.54).
- Material rate per unit = consumption × your material prices. Add your labour / other rate to get the item rate.
- Amounts are added, then overhead & profit and tax are applied.
- Total materials (cement bags, steel, bricks, sand, crush, blocks) are listed with wastage, for ordering.
Where rates come from
In Punjab the Finance Department publishes the Market Rate System (MRS) for each district every quarter. Composite item rates and their analysis come from the Composite Schedule of Rates (CSR). Always note the city and date of the rates you use.
FAQ
How many bricks are in 1 m³ of 9-inch brickwork?
About 500 standard bricks (9" × 4.5" × 3") per m³ including mortar joints, or about 14 per cft.
How much cement for plaster?
About 0.11 bags per m² for 1:4 plaster 12 mm thick, including allowance for uneven surfaces.
Is the per-sft cost reliable?
Only as reliable as your quantities and rates. Use it to compare quotations, not as a contract price.