The M-sand price in Chennai today is ₹5800 per unit (100 cft) for Water Wash M-Sand, ₹6500 per unit for P-Sand (plastering sand) and ₹3000 per unit for Cone Dust. Price includes GST · Transportation charges extra. 1 unit = 100 cft ≈ 2.83 m³. Minimum 1 unit; 24–48 hr delivery within Chennai only.
Prices per unit (100 CFT) · Price includes GST · Transportation charges extra · Updated 28 Oct 2026 · Call for confirmed rate
| Type | Product | Price Today | Unit | Spec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-Sand | Water Wash P-Sand | ₹6500 | per unit (100 CFT) | Water-washed sand for plastering | View Details → |
| M-Sand | Water Wash M-Sand | ₹5800 | per unit (100 CFT) | Water-washed sand for concrete & masonry | View Details → |
| Dust | Cone Dust | ₹3000 | per unit (100 CFT) | Fine Crusher Dust — Filling, Levelling & Backfill | View Details → |
* Prices indicative. Call +91 63996 96363 for confirmed live rate. Prices published daily by Building Needs Pvt Ltd · Founder & Director: Thirunavukarasu B. Price includes GST · Transportation charges extra.
How our published rate per unit (100 cft) has moved, from the prices we record every morning. Price includes GST · Transportation charges extra.
None of the 3 sand rates has changed since 28 Sep 2026, when our daily record began.
Last recorded: 28 Oct 2026 · Recorded each morning at about 9 AM IST from our published price list · Rates per unit (100 cft)
| Product | 28 Oct (latest) | 27 Oct | 7-day change | 30-day change | Since record began |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Wash M-Sand | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | No change | No change | from 28 Sep |
| Water Wash P-Sand | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | No change | No change | from 28 Sep |
| Cone Dust | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | No change | No change | from 28 Sep |
How we publish prices: every rate on this page comes from our live published price list. Each morning at about 9 AM IST the day's prices are captured and added to our price history, which for these products starts on 28 Sep 2026. When we change a price, the reason is shown with the trend once we have entered it.
Four things decide what M-sand costs at your site. Quarry supply: M-sand is crushed from granite, so the rate follows what the quarries and crushers produce and how busy construction is. Washing: water-washed sand goes through an extra step to remove fine dust, and the finer P-Sand is priced higher per unit than M-Sand. Transport distance: lorry freight is charged separately, depends on the distance to your site and the number of units, and we quote it with your order. Monsoon: supply can tighten in heavy-rain months when quarries and lorries slow down. The per-unit rate in the table above already includes 5% GST. We do not forecast prices; the trend table shows what our rate has actually done.
We sell sand by the unit: 1 unit = 100 cubic feet (cft) = 2.83 m³. The per-cft and per-m³ rates below follow exactly from today's unit rate. Sand is sold by volume, not by weight, so we do not quote a per-tonne rate.
| Product | Per unit (100 cft) | Per cft | Per m³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Wash M-Sand | ₹5800 | ₹58 | ₹2,048 |
| Water Wash P-Sand | ₹6500 | ₹65 | ₹2,295 |
| Cone Dust | ₹3000 | ₹30 | ₹1,059 |
Lorries are loaded in units. Tell us how many units you need and your site access, and we confirm the lorry and delivery with your order.
Most concrete and masonry in Chennai now uses M-sand. Tamil Nadu restricts river-sand mining, so river sand is scarce and costly when it is available at all, and its supply runs on permits rather than on your site schedule. M-sand is made from crushed granite and is available through the year. Building Needs supplies water-washed M-Sand and P-Sand, not river sand. The table below compares the two.
| Parameter | M-Sand | River Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Granite crushed, graded and water-washed | Natural river beds (restricted in TN) |
| Availability in Chennai | ✓ Readily available | ✗ Scarce, often unavailable |
| Price in Chennai | ₹5800 per unit (100 CFT) | Not stocked — scarce and regulated |
Many buyers confuse M-Sand and P-Sand. They are both manufactured sands but serve different purposes in construction:
| Parameter | M-Sand (Manufactured Sand) | P-Sand (Plastering Sand) |
|---|---|---|
| Particle size | Coarser — for concrete & masonry | Finer — for plastering |
| Primary use | RCC concrete, masonry mortar | Wall plastering |
| Texture | Slightly rough, angular | Smooth, fine particles |
| Price in Chennai | ₹5800 per unit | ₹6500 per unit |
Quality of M-Sand varies significantly between suppliers. Here's what to check to ensure you are getting genuine, properly graded M-Sand in Chennai:
Grading: IS 383 defines grading zones for fine aggregate. If your engineer specifies a zone, ask the supplier for a sieve analysis report before you order.
See the load when it arrives: look at the sand before it is unloaded and compare it with what you ordered — M-Sand for concrete and masonry, P-Sand for plastering.
Check your invoice: every order comes with a GST invoice. Check that the material, the quantity in units and the rate match your confirmed order.
| Construction Activity | M-Sand Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RCC Slab (100 sq ft, 4" thick) | ~14–15 CFT M-Sand | M20 nominal mix 1:1.5:3 (≈0.94 m³ wet concrete) |
| Brick masonry (100 sq ft wall) | ~20–25 CFT M-Sand | 1:6 mortar for 9" wall |
| Plastering (100 sq ft wall, both sides) | ~8–10 CFT P-Sand | 12mm thickness, 1:4 mix |
| Flooring screed (100 sq ft) | ~13–14 CFT M-Sand | 40mm screed thickness, 1:4 mix |
| Foundation PCC (100 sq ft, 4" thick) | ~15 CFT M-Sand | 1:4:8 lean concrete |
1 unit = 100 CFT ≈ 2.83 m³. Figures are approximate dry-volume estimates; add about 5% for wastage.
Alongside M-Sand, Building Needs supplies granite jelly (coarse aggregate) in 6mm, 12mm, 20mm and 40–55mm sizes — essential for all RCC concrete work. Today's jelly rates by size are on the jelly (blue metal) price in Chennai page.
| Jelly Size | Use in Construction |
|---|---|
| 6mm (pea size) | Thin slabs, grouting, gap filling |
| 12mm (medium) | Thin RCC sections, often blended with 20mm |
| 20mm (coarse) | The usual coarse aggregate for RCC |
| 40–55mm (very coarse) | PCC, sub-base, large foundations |