Bureau of Indian Standards ( BIS ) Guidelines IS: 383-1970 for selection and testing of Coarse and Fine aggregates available.
Generally, Sand is classified as Zone I, Zone II, Zone III and Zone IV (i.e. Coarser to Finer). There is
sieve designation for each zone. Gradation is made in accord with the usage of the sand. There are
testing sieves, consists of 4.75mm, 2.36mm, 1.183mm, 600microns, 300 microns, 150 microns and a
pan
| Typical Sieve analysis: Comparison of River & Manufactured Sand |
| IS Sieve | % of passing(River Sand) | % of passing (Manufactured Sand ) | Zone II (As per IS:383) |
| 4.75 MM | 100 | 100 | 90-100 |
| 2.36 MM | 99.7 | 90.7 | 75-100 |
| 1.18 MM | 89 | 66.2 | 55-90 |
| 600 micron | 60.9 | 39.8 | 35-59 |
| 300 micron | 17.7 | 25.5 | 8-30 |
| 150 micron | 3.1 | 9.9 | 0-20 |
| 75 micron | Max 3 | Max 15 | Max 15 |
| Zone II | Zone II |
Zone IIZone IINote: The gradation of manufactured sand can be controlled at crushing
plant
