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# Bill of quantities template

Describe and price measured work in consistent units with traceable quantities and item amounts.

by [Jack Butler-Kettle](<https://www.quantsurv.com/about#jack-butler-kettle>) · About 2 min readShare

## How to use it

Link quantities to the take-off and state the specification and measurement basis. Keep provisional items and exclusions identifiable.

### Bill of quantities template

Link quantities to the take-off and state the specification and measurement basis. Keep provisional items and exclusions identifiable.

[Download blank Excel workbook](<https://www.quantsurv.com/downloads/library/bill-of-quantities-template.xlsx>)

Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required.

View the completed example

Completed fictional example

Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0

#### Bill of quantities template

Scroll across if needed to read the whole record. A dash means no value has been entered.

Bill of quantities template: completed fictional example
| Item | Description / specification | Quantity | Unit | Rate (£) | Amount (£) | Measurement source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | Partition finish to specification F-01 | 80 | m² | £25.00 | £2,000.00 | Take-off M-01 and M-02 |
| 02 | Special finish to specification F-02 | 20 | m² | £40.00 | £800.00 | Take-off M-03 |

Example measured total £2,800 excluding VAT. These are teaching rates, not a market price recommendation.

## Understanding your results

Example measured total £2,800 excluding VAT. These are teaching rates, not a market price recommendation.

## How it works

The workbook provides blank working records. Grey cells calculate from the entered inputs; yellow cells are for your information. The completed example stays on this page.

Read the [related guidance](<https://www.quantsurv.com/library/bill-of-quantities-example>) for the context and checks behind this template.

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