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Brick Calculator

Estimate bricks for a wall including openings, mortar joints, wall thickness and waste.

Project inputs

Enter your project values, then press Calculate.

How this calculator works

Estimate bricks for a wall including openings, mortar joints, wall thickness and waste.

N ≈ A ÷ [(L + J)(H + J)] × (wall thickness ÷ brick width)

How to use the Brick Calculator

1. Enter project inputs

  • Wall width (m)
  • Wall height (m)
  • Openings area (m²)
  • Wall thickness (mm)
  • Brick length (mm)
  • Brick height (mm)

2. Review the results

  • Bricks to order
  • Before waste
  • Net wall area
  • Wet mortar

3. Check the calculation

The calculator uses the following core relationship:

N ≈ A ÷ [(L + J)(H + J)] × (wall thickness ÷ brick width)

Estimating note: Actual material quantities can vary with site conditions, detailing, product dimensions, installation method, and waste.

Brick Calculator FAQ

What does the Brick Calculator calculate?

Estimate bricks for a wall including openings, mortar joints, wall thickness and waste.

What information do I need to use the Brick Calculator?

The calculator uses inputs such as Wall width (m), Wall height (m), Openings area (m²), Wall thickness (mm), and Brick length (mm). Use values from your drawings, measurements, product data, or project specifications.

How should I use the results from the Brick Calculator?

Use outputs such as Bricks to order, Before waste, Net wall area, and Wet mortar for estimating and cross-checking. Before purchasing or construction, confirm the dimensions, units, waste factors, supplier packaging, and project specifications.