House Construction Cost Calculator
Estimate residential construction cost for Pakistan or India using covered area, plot size, floors and your current cost per square foot. Rates remain editable because real construction prices vary by city, contractor, materials and finish quality.
Estimate House Construction Cost
Choose whether you already know the total covered area or want to estimate it from plot size, coverage and number of floors.
Enter the total covered construction area.
Example: a 5 Marla plot is not automatically the same as 5 Marla of covered construction. Coverage and floors determine the estimated total covered area.
The cost-per-square-foot rate is intentionally editable. Use the rate appropriate for your city, construction type, quality and contractor quotation.
Popular House Construction Sizes
These buttons load common project sizes into the calculator. They do not insert a construction rate—you still enter the current rate you want to use.
How to Use the House Construction Cost Calculator
Start by selecting Pakistan or India. If you already know the total covered construction area, choose I Know Covered Area. Enter the area, choose the unit, add your current construction rate per square foot and calculate.
If you only know the plot size, choose Use Plot Size. The calculator converts the plot to square feet and estimates total covered area from the average coverage percentage and number of floors.
5 Marla House Construction Cost Calculator
The 5 Marla preset is designed for Pakistan users searching for a quick house construction estimate. A key point is that 5 Marla describes the plot size, not automatically the total covered construction area. The actual covered area depends on setbacks, building rules, design, number of floors and how much of each floor is constructed.
For that reason, this calculator lets you select the Marla standard, number of floors and average coverage percentage before applying your chosen cost-per-square-foot rate.
Construction Cost Calculator for Pakistan
Pakistan house budgets are often discussed using Marla, Kanal and square feet. This calculator accepts all three, plus square yards and square metres. When Marla or Kanal is selected, you can choose 272.25, 250, 225 or a custom square-foot standard so the land conversion can match the property record you are using.
Enter a current local rate in PKR per square foot. A Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad or other city estimate can differ because labour, transport, contractor pricing, specifications and materials are not identical.
House Construction Cost Calculator for India
India users can estimate residential construction directly from covered area in square feet, square yards or square metres. Marla is also available for areas where that land unit is still used. Choose India and the results are displayed in INR.
For the most useful result, use a recent local cost-per-square-foot estimate or contractor quotation rather than assuming that one rate applies across every city and construction quality.
What Affects House Construction Cost?
Two houses with the same covered area can have very different final budgets. Important cost drivers include:
- city and site location;
- covered area and number of floors;
- grey structure versus complete finishing;
- structural design and foundation requirements;
- cement, steel, bricks, sand and other material prices;
- doors, windows, flooring, sanitary and electrical specifications;
- labour and contractor charges;
- basement, boundary wall and external works;
- taxes, approvals, utilities and project-specific costs;
- price changes during the construction period.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate house construction cost per square foot?
Multiply the total covered construction area by your estimated cost per square foot. Add a contingency or project buffer if you want a broader planning budget.
How do I calculate the cost of a 5 Marla house?
First convert the 5 Marla plot to square feet using the correct Marla standard. Then estimate the covered area from your design, coverage and floors. Multiply the total covered area by your current construction rate per square foot.
Is plot area the same as covered construction area?
No. Plot area is the land size. Covered area is the portion actually constructed, including the relevant built floor areas. They should not be treated as identical.
Can I use Marla or Kanal instead of square feet?
Yes. The calculator converts Marla and Kanal to square feet before estimating construction cost. You can also choose the Marla square-foot standard.
Does the calculator work for both Pakistan and India?
Yes. Select Pakistan for PKR results or India for INR results. The construction rate remains editable so you can use a local market estimate.
What rate per square foot should I enter?
Use a current rate relevant to your city, construction type and specification. A recent contractor quotation or local market estimate is better than an old fixed rate.
Does the estimate include materials and labour?
It depends on the rate you enter. Select the construction type that describes your rate and make sure the per-square-foot figure represents the scope you want to estimate.
Why is there a contingency field?
It lets you add an optional planning buffer for changes or unforeseen costs. The percentage is fully editable and can be set to zero.