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M-sand finds extensive applications in construction sector in the past few years. This study analyses load carrying capacity of circular footing rested on M-sand bed. M-sand is prepared with four relative densities, 25%, 50%, 75% and 90% and 27.9ᵒ, 33ᵒ, 36.9ᵒ and 39.4ᵒ are the friction angles obtained from box shear test. Load tests are performed on a model footing in a custom made tank. Higher bearing capacity and lower settlements are found when relative density is 90%. The results are examined with Terzaghi’s analysis and good similarity was found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]