Different Grades of Concrete like 

M1O, M20, M25, and M30 denote concrete

models according to their difference in strengths.

Before building a house, once the concept drawings are finalized with Hired

Architects’ help and then get detailed structural drawings from the structural
engineer.

A structural engineer suggests What Grades of cement should be used for

particular works such as Foundation, Slabs, Beams, Columns, Projections,
etc.

The M describes the Mix design of concrete while the strength digits in N/mm2.
Therefore concrete is known for its compressive strength.

There are  different Grades  of concrete such as  M10 M15 M20 M25 M30  etc
the usage of right concrete grades depends on advice given by the Structural
engineer.
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Higher grade concrete types should be used in an environment with severe

and extreme conditions, unlike the lower grades of concrete.

THE MIX IS THE REPRESENTATIONS OF INGREDIENT PROPORTIONS:

 Sand.
 Cement.
 Fine aggregate.
 Coarse aggregate.

TYPES OF CONCRETE ARE CLASSIFIED MAINLY INTO FOUR

CATEGORIES:

 Lean concrete.
 Ordinary grade.
 Standard grade.
 High strength concrete.

DIFFERENT GRADES OF CONCRETES

AND ITS USE?
 DIFFERENT GRADES OF
Grade (Mpa) Grade  (Psi) CONCRETE AND ITS
USE
Rarely used for non
M5 725psi
Structural purposes.
Rarely used for non
M7.5 1088psi
Structural purposes.
Patio slabs, pathways, and
M10 1450psi
non-structural work.
Pavement kerbs and floor
M15 2175psi
blinding.
Domestic floors and
foundations (where the
weight of the structure
M20 2900psi will be lighter). Also good
for workshop bases,
garages, driveways, and
internal floor slabs.
Construction in all areas.
Multi-purpose concrete
M25 3625psi
mix, usually used for
foundations.
Pathways and roadways
(this is the lowest grade
concrete mix that can be
used for this purpose). It
is more durable than the
M30 4350psi
grades that have come
before and thus is much
more weather-resistant
and can take heavy road
traffic.
Commercial structures.
This heavy concrete mix is
M35 5075psi usually used for creating
external walls and slabs,
and structural piling.
M40 5800psi Commercial construction
sites, creating foundations
and beams for structural
support and roads. The
most durable in this list,
C40, can withstand
chemical corrosion also,
so it is frequently used on
 farms where slurry could
corrode structures or in
septic tanks.
As per requirement of
M45 6525psi higher strength concrete
Structure
As per requirement of
M50 7250psi higher strength concrete
Structure
As per requirement of
M55 7975psi higher strength concrete
Structure
As per requirement of
M60 8700psi higher strength concrete
Structure
As per requirement of
M65 9425psi higher strength concrete
Structure

Regular to High Strength Grades of

Concrete and Their Uses?
Regular grades of concrete are M15, M20, M25, etc. For plain cement concrete
works, generally, M15 is used. For reinforced concrete construction minimum
M20 grade of concrete is used.

COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
DIFFERENT GRADES OF CONCRETE Mix Ratio
MPa (N/mm2) psi
NORMAL GRADE OF CONCRETE
M5 1 : 5 : 10 5 MPa 725 psi
M7.5 1 : 4:8 7.5 MPa 1087 psi
M10 1 : 3:6 10 MPa 1450 psi
M15 1 : 2:4 15 MPa 2175 psi
M20 1 : 1.5 : 3 20 MPa 2900 psi
STANDARD GRADE OF CONCRETE
M25 1:1:2 25 MPa 3625 psi
M30 Design Mix 30 MPa 4350 psi
M35 Design Mix 35 MPa 5075 psi
M40 Design Mix 40 MPa 5800 psi
M45 Design Mix 45 MPa 6525 psi
HIGH STRENGTH GRADE OF CONCRETE
M50 Design Mix 50 MPa 7250 psi
M55 Design Mix 55 MPa 7975 psi
M60 Design Mix 60 MPa 8700 psi
M65 Design Mix 65 MPa 9425 psi
M70 Design Mix 70 MPa 10150 psi