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Rate Analysis for Formwork

Detailed cost estimation for slab shuttering. Enter material, labor, and overhead details to get the rate per unit area.

Rate Analysis for Formwork (Shuttering)

Estimate the cost rate for slab formwork including materials, labor, and overheads.

Unit System

Total Slab Area to Shutter (m²)

Plywood (Decking)

Cost per Sheet

Sheet Length (m)

Sheet Width (m)

Number of Reuses

Wastage (%)

Plywood Supports (Joists/Bearers) - Optional

Cost per Sheet

Sheet Length (m)

Sheet Width (m)

Number of Reuses

Wastage (%)

Coverage Factor (e.g., 0.3 for 30% of slab area)

Set Coverage Factor to 0 if not using plywood for supports or if supports are included in "Props/Staging" cost.

Props, Staging, Nails, Oil

Props/Staging & Other Supports Cost per m² of Slab

Nails per m² of Slab (kg/m²)

Nails Cost per kg

Shuttering Oil per m² of Slab (L/m²)

Oil Cost per Liter

Labor (Erection & Dismantling)

Carpenter Days per m²

Helper (Erection) Days per m²

Helper (Dismantling) Days per m²

Carpenter Cost per Day

Helper Cost per Day

Overheads & Profit

Sundries/Tools (% of Mat.+Labor)

Contractor's Profit (%)