Sand prices in Bangalore.

Sand Price in Bangalore - 2016

Find today's Sand prices in Bangalore. Different types of Sand are used in construction like, River sand, M Sand or Manufactured Sand, Slag Sand etc.

Sand Type	Price range /Ton	Latest Price
Concrete M Sand Get your FREE M Sand Sample today	850 - 1100	Check Here
Plastering M Sand Get your FREE M Sand Sample today	1450 - 1650	Check Here
Slag Sand	1850 - 1950	Check Here
River Sand	1700 - 1750	Check Here

Last updated on 5th of July 2016.

The Sand prices are volatile, especially river sand prices are high and keeps on changing, since the supply for it is less and demand is more. However, Manufactured Sand or M Sand which is the perfect substitute for river sand, are comparatively low priced and is of better quality that passes the IS Standards. 

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Types of Sand Used in Construction

Sand is loose particles of hard broken rock, it comprises of grains from disintegrated rock. The diameter of grains ranges between 0.06 and 2.0mm in size and varies in shades of brown and orange in colour. Sand provides bulk, strength, and other properties to construction materials like asphalt and concrete. It is also used as a decorative material in landscaping. Specific types of sand are used in the manufacture of glass and as a moulding material for metal casting. Other sand is used as an abrasive in sandblasting and to make sandpaper.

Sand is an significantly important material for the construction but this important material must be purchased with all care and vigilance.

Pit Sand (Coarse sand)

Pit sand is classified under coarse sand which is also called badarpur in common language. This type of coarse sand is procured from deep pits of abundant supply and it is generally in red-orange colour. The coarse grain is sharp, angular and certainly free from salts etc which is mostly employed in concreting.

River Sand

Pit sand is classified under coarse sand which is also called badarpur in common language.This type of coarse sand is procured from deep pits of abundant supply and it is generally in red-orange colour. The coarse grain is sharp, angular and certainly free from salts etc which is mostly employed in concreting.

Crushed Stone Sand / Artificial Sand

It is a substitute for River Sand, it is also known as fine aggregates which is manufactured by crushing either granite or basalt rock using 3 stage crushing process by some companies. This sand is manufactured in conformance to IS Codes and is an effective alternative to river sand.

Types of Sand Used in Construction

What is sand ?

Sand is a granular material composed of broken rocks and mineral particles and it is formed in a  longer period of time through a natural process where the rocks get broken into small parts. Having a nature of the textural class of soil, sand is finer than gravel and coarser than slits. Sand can be contained either silicon dioxide or calcium carbonate.


Why is sand required in construction?
Sand is the prime component in making the concrete along with the cement in construction. It adds extra strength and durability of  the concrete and gives better finishing.


River Sand
River sand is made due to the natural disintegration of rock which has been moved or placed by streams and glacial agencies or obtained from pits.It is the purest form of sand collected directly from the river banks.For example, Trichy river sand is very well- known and highly demanded in the southern states of India.


M - Sand
M - Sand is an  artificial sand used as a substitute for river sand. The non availability of river sand and ever increasing requirement of sand brought  the concept of M - Sand. M-Sand is the crushed aggregates  of granite stone which is washed and prepared in the cubic size.  It is prepared by using vertical shaft imp actor method. M- Sand is used for all kinds of concrete works ranging PCC and RCC works. The advantage of the M- Sand is that it contains no impurities and its cubicle particle shape and perfect gradation providea better advantage compared to river sand.

Different grades of sand
Generally, Sand particles range from 0.0625 mm to 2 mm. Sand grain particles range from 2mm to 64 mm.  Slit is smaller than 0.0625 to 0.004 mm.ISO 14688 grade sand has the characteristics of fine, medium and coarse with ranges 0.063 mm to 0.2 mm to 0.63 mm to 2.0 mm.  IS 2386 (part 2): 1963  makes sure that the clay,slit and dust in the sand should not exceed 5% by weight. There should not be any organic impurities accordance with IS 2386