| Sr.No. | Hempcrete | Concrete |
| 1 | Hempcrete is a bio-composite that is made from the inner wood core of the hemp plant and mixed with the lime and other natural materials. It is also known as hemp-concrete. | Concrete is the final product resulting from mixing cement, aggregates (including sand), water, and mixtures. It is initially malleable in its “wet” state and solidifies over time, gaining strength and durability. |
| 2 | Hempcrete, a versatile building material, can be used for wall insulation, flooring, walls and roofing. Used above ground, it’s fire-proof, water-proof, rot-proof and termite resistant. | It is an important construction material used extensively in buildings, bridges, roads and dams. Its uses range from structural applications to paviours, kerbs, pipes and drains. Concrete is a composite material, consisting mainly of Portland cement, water and aggregate (gravel, sand or rock). |
| 3 | Hempcrete houses need little cooling or heating to stay comfortable, and thus save lots of energy. | The main energy benefit of using concrete in buildings is its high thermal mass that leads to thermal stability. According to the European Concrete Platform, this saves energy and produces a better indoor climate/environment for building occupants and users. |
| 4 | Hempcrete 3 times more resistant to cracking from earthquakes than regular concrete. | Concrete less resistant to cracking from earthquakes than regular Hempcrete. |
| 5 | Hempcrete is a lightweight building material weighing 1/7th of concrete. | Concrete heavier building material comper to Hempcrete. |
| 6 | Hempcrete is fully recycled material which can be reused for making fertilizers. | Concrete is not recycled material |
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