A 1 kanal double storey house of about 5,400 sq ft costs around Rs 3.46 crore to build in Lahore at B category rates in September 2026, and about Rs 4.64 crore with A category finishing. The grey structure alone is about Rs 1.73 crore.
The calculator starts at 20 marla (1 kanal), double storey. Most kanal houses are built to A or B category, so compare both, and add a basement's area if you plan one.
1 kanal cost by quality
Double storey, 5,400 sq ft covered (60% of a 4,500 sq ft plot on each floor), Lahore rates:
| Quality | Grey structure | Finishing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| A category | Rs 19,440,000 | Rs 27,000,000 | Rs 46,440,000 |
| B category | Rs 17,280,000 | Rs 17,280,000 | Rs 34,560,000 |
| C category | Rs 15,120,000 | Rs 10,800,000 | Rs 25,920,000 |
A single storey of 2,700 sq ft costs half, for example Rs 17,280,000 at B category. On a kanal the finishing choice moves the total more than anything else: going from B to A adds almost Rs 1.2 crore.
Materials for a 1 kanal double storey
Thumb rule grey structure quantities for 5,400 sq ft.
| Item | Per sq ft | For 5,400 sq ft | Cost at 26 September 2026 rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 20.0 bricks | 108,000 bricks | Rs 2,160,000 |
| Cement | 0.40 bags | 2,160 bags | Rs 3,132,000 |
| Steel (sarya) | 3.3 kg | 17,820 kg | Rs 4,668,840 |
| Sand | 1.8 cft | 9,720 cft | Rs 777,600 |
| Crush (bajri) | 1.2 cft | 6,480 cft | Rs 842,400 |
| Grey structure labour | Rs 450 | Rs 2,430,000 |
Kanal houses often have wider rooms and longer spans, which need more steel than the 3.3 kg per sq ft thumb rule. The structural engineer's bar bending schedule gives the real figure.
Plot size and covered area on a kanal
A society kanal is 20 marla of 225 sq ft, so 4,500 sq ft (for example 50 x 90 ft). A kanal on the revenue marla of 272.25 sq ft is 5,445 sq ft. Check which one you own with kanal to marla.
Society rules leave larger open spaces on a kanal, so less of the plot is covered than on a 5 marla plot. The calculator uses 60% on each floor, about 2,700 sq ft a floor. A basement under the whole house adds another floor of covered area; enter the total covered area instead to include it.
For flooring, count tiles for each room with the tile calculator.
1 kanal questions
What is the grey structure cost of a 1 kanal house in 2026?
About Rs 1.73 crore for a double storey of 5,400 sq ft at Rs 3,200 a sq ft in Lahore. At Rs 3,600, the premium rate, it is Rs 1.94 crore. A basement or a larger covered area raises it in proportion.
How much steel is needed for a 1 kanal house?
About 17.8 tons for 5,400 sq ft at 3.3 kg per sq ft, or about Rs 46.7 lakh at Rs 262 a kg. Houses with basements, cantilevers or long spans need more.
How many bricks are needed for a 1 kanal house?
About 108,000 bricks for a 5,400 sq ft double storey framed house, at 20 per sq ft. Add bricks for the boundary wall separately. The brick calculator counts them for any wall length and height.
Is it cheaper per sq ft to build a kanal house than a 5 marla house?
For the same quality it can be a little cheaper, because stairs, tanks and services are spread over more area. But owners of kanal houses often choose higher quality finishing, which raises the spend per sq ft. Compare like with like by keeping the quality the same in the calculator.
Last reviewed 30 September 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.