Construction Calculator for South Africa

Free construction calculators preconfigured for South Africa. 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 ZAR (R).

South Africa building-practice defaults

• Default wall unit: Standard Stock Brick (222x106x73mm) (222 x 73 x 106 mm)
• Cement bag weight: 50 kg
• Currency: ZAR (R)

Electrical practice

• Standards: SANS 10142-1 (The Wiring of Premises Part 1: Low-voltage installations)
• Nominal voltage: 230V single-phase / 400V three-phase
• Typical wiring: Flat twin and earth (Surfix) clipped directly, or GP single-core wire in PVC / Bosch conduit

Plumbing practice

• Standards: SANS 10252-1 (Water Supply) & SANS 10252-2 (Drainage Installations)
• Water supply piping: Class 0 / Class 1 Copper tube (SANS 460) or Multi-layer PEX-Al-PEX / Polycop

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

Are these figures certified for South Africa?

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.