Construction Calculator for Mexico

Free construction calculators preconfigured for Mexico. 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 MXN ($).

Mexico building-practice defaults

• Default wall unit: Tabique Rojo Recocido (240x120x60mm) (240 x 60 x 120 mm)
• Cement bag weight: 50 kg
• Currency: MXN ($)

Electrical practice

• Standards: NOM-001-SEDE-2018 (Instalaciones Eléctricas - Utilización) & NMX-J
• Nominal voltage: 127V single-phase / 220V two-phase / 220V three-phase
• Typical wiring: THW-2-LS copper conductors drawn through flexible corrugated conduit (poliducto naranja / verde) or thin-wall metallic conduit (tubo conduit pared delgada)

Plumbing practice

• Standards: NOM-001-CONAGUA-2011 (Sistemas de agua potable y alcantarillado) & NMX-E-181-CNCP
• Water supply piping: Tubería de CPVC (FlowGuard Gold) o polipropileno copolímero aleatorio (Tuboplus PPR termofusión)

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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 Mexico practice
• Plumbing Estimator: water supply and drainage takeoff
• Regional Cost Index: current material price levels

Are these figures certified for Mexico?

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.