| Classification | Grade | Applications |
| Ordinary | M10 | PCC (Plain Cement Concrete) e.g. Levelling course, bedding for footing, concrete roads, etc. |
| M15 | PCC e.g. Levelling course, bedding for footing, concrete roads, etc. | |
| M20 | RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) e.g. Slabs, beams, columns, footings, etc. (for mild exposure) | |
| Standard | M25 | RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) e.g. Slabs, beams, columns, footings, etc. |
| M30 | RCC e.g. Slabs, beams, columns, footings, etc. | |
| M35 | RCC e.g. Slabs, beams, columns, footings, etc. | |
| M40 | RCC e.g. Pre-stressed concrete, slabs, beams, columns, footings, etc. | |
| M45 | RCC e.g. Runways,Concrete Roads (PQC), Prestressed Concrete Girders, RCC Columns, Prestressed beams | |
| M50 | RCC e.g. Runways,Concrete Roads (PQC), Prestressed Concrete Girders, RCC Columns, Prestressed beams | |
| M55 | RCC e.g..Prestressed Concrete Girders and Piers | |
| High Strength | M60 - M80 | RCC work Where high compressive strength is required such as high rise buildings, long span bridges, ultra-thin white topping etc and constructions in aggressive environment e.g. Spillways of dams, coastal construction |
| Types of Special Concrete | Application |
|---|---|
| High Volume Fly Ash Concrete | Mass concrete,raft foundation,roads,pavements etc.. |
| Silica fume concrete | All high strength concrete applications in extreme environmental exposure condition like marine structure etc. |
| GGBS, Slag based concrete | All underground RCC application requiring high chemical resistance and enhanced durability |
| Ternary blend concrete | All RCC application directly in contact with aggressive soil / chemicals in marine environment and in sewage / effluent treatment plants |
| Light weight concrete | Repair and rehabilitation work, for thermal insulation, light weight structural fill, and light weight pre - cast panel etc |
| Corrosion resistant concrete | All types of RCC applications in high water table area including work near coastal areas, water tanks, etc |
| GGBS, Slag based concrete | All underground RCC application requiring high chemical resistance and enhanced durability |
| Polymer concrete | Repair and rehabilitation work for floorings and buildings where high early strength is required |
| Self Compacting Concrete | Thin sections and elements with congested reinforcements. Recently IS 456 has also included SCC with specifications in its codal provision. |
| Coloured Concrete | For architectural and aesthetic use |
| Fibre-reinforced Concrete | For concrete with higher ductility and abrasion/erosion resistance |
| Pervious Concrete | Concrete for parking areas, pavements, drive-ways to ensure drainage or rain-water harvesting |
| Water-proof Concrete | Terraces, basements, water contact structures |
| Temperature Controlled Concrete | Mass concrete, hot-weather concrete etc. |