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Rate Analysis of Brickwork in CM 1:6 (red brick)

Full analysis of rates — material, labour and machinery per cum — at current market prices. Figures shown for Delhi; compare 12 cities below or use the interactive tool for any of 50 cities.

Total rate (Delhi)₹7,248 – ₹9,108 per cum

Detailed Analysis — per cum

Component	Quantity	Rate	Amount
Materials
500 red bricks	500 piece	₹7 – ₹9	₹3,500 – ₹4,500
1.4 bags OPC 43 (mortar)	1.4 50kg bag	₹407 – ₹449	₹570 – ₹629
0.31 cum sand (≈0.50 t)	0.5 tonne	₹2,600 – ₹3,300	₹1,300 – ₹1,650
Labour
Skilled Mason	0.9 day	₹583 – ₹713	₹525 – ₹642
Unskilled Labour	1 day	₹346 – ₹421	₹346 – ₹421
Sub-total			₹6,241 – ₹7,841
Add: Water charges (1%)			₹62 – ₹78
Add: Contractor's profit & overheads (15%)			₹945 – ₹1,188
Total rate per cum			₹7,248 – ₹9,108

Brickwork in CM 1:6 (red brick) Rate — City Comparison

City	Rate per cum
Delhi	₹7,248 – ₹9,108
Mumbai	₹8,775 – ₹11,264
Bangalore	₹15,457 – ₹19,524
Chennai	₹8,226 – ₹10,580
Hyderabad	₹7,687 – ₹9,971
Pune	₹8,518 – ₹10,930
Kolkata	₹7,048 – ₹9,391
Ahmedabad	₹6,933 – ₹8,706
Jaipur	₹6,075 – ₹7,929
Lucknow	₹5,463 – ₹7,327
Indore	₹6,218 – ₹8,032
Chandigarh	₹6,909 – ₹8,765

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About the Brickwork in CM 1:6 (red brick) rate

The rate analysis of Brickwork in CM 1:6 (red brick) works out the all-in cost of one cum of work — combining material, labour and machinery as a CPWD-style analysis of rates. For Brickwork in CM 1:6 (red brick), the materials are Red Clay Brick, OPC 43 Grade Cement, River Sand, with labour (Skilled Mason, Unskilled Labour). To the sub-total, 1% water charges and 15% contractor's profit & overheads are added to arrive at the finished rate per cum.

Worked out on current market prices, Brickwork in CM 1:6 (red brick) costs about ₹7,248–₹9,108 per cum in Delhi. Across cities it ranges from ₹5,463–₹7,327 in Lucknow to ₹15,457–₹19,524 in Bangalore — see the full comparison above. The largest single cost is 500 red bricks (₹3,500–₹4,500 per cum). Prices are indicative market ranges and vary by brand, quantity, site and contract.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Brickwork in CM 1:6 (red brick) cost per cum?

Approximately ₹7,248–₹9,108 per cum in Delhi (including 1% water charges and 15% contractor's profit & overheads). It varies city to city — from ₹5,463–₹7,327 in Lucknow to ₹15,457–₹19,524 in Bangalore.

What is the rate analysis of Brickwork in CM 1:6 (red brick)?

It breaks the rate of one cum into material (Red Clay Brick, OPC 43 Grade Cement, River Sand), labour (Skilled Mason, Unskilled Labour) and machinery, then adds water charges and contractor's overheads — exactly how a CPWD/PWD schedule-of-rates analysis is prepared.

How much cement is needed for 1 cum of Brickwork in CM 1:6 (red brick)?

About 1.4 bags of cement per cum, alongside the sand, aggregate and other materials shown in the analysis above.

Are these rates official?

No — they are indicative, computed from live market prices and standard coefficients. They are useful for estimates and cross-checks, but are not a substitute for a sanctioned Schedule of Rates (DSR/state SoR) or a tendered rate.

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