Construction Calculator for Brazil

Free construction calculators preconfigured for Brazil. FRELUX runs every calculation with this market's template defaults: local wall units, 50kg cement bags, and local electrical and plumbing practice. Prices come from the live price database in BRL (R$).

Brazil building-practice defaults

• Default wall unit: Bloco Cerâmico de Vedação (190x190x140mm) (190 x 190 x 140 mm)
• Cement bag weight: 50 kg
• Currency: BRL (R$)

Electrical practice

• Standards: ABNT NBR 5410 (Instalações elétricas de baixa tensão)
• Nominal voltage: 127V / 220V (regional dual voltage) 60Hz
• Typical wiring: Flexible thermoplastic copper conductors (Cabo flexível 750V / 1000V) drawn in yellow/orange corrugated PVC conduit (Eletroduto corrugado flexível)

Plumbing practice

• Standards: ABNT NBR 5626 (Instalação predial de água fria) & ABNT NBR 8160 (Esgoto sanitário)
• Water supply piping: Tubos e conexões de PVC soldável marrom (água fria) e CPVC / PPR termofusão (água quente)

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• Build-to-Roof Estimator: full construction cost from foundation to roof
• BOQ Generator: bill of quantities with VAT and contingency
• Electrical Estimator: wiring takeoff per Brazil practice
• Plumbing Estimator: water supply and drainage takeoff
• Regional Cost Index: current material price levels

Are these figures certified for Brazil?

They are template starting defaults for quantity takeoffs, referenced to the standards listed above. Always confirm sizes, materials and current prices with your local supplier or licensed professional before purchasing.