Brick Calculator

Calculate number of bricks needed, mortar quantity, and costs for brick walls and structures. Supports standard brick sizes and custom dimensions.

Calculate Brick Requirements

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Results

Select a wall type and brick size to calculate material requirements

Wall Visualization

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What is Brick Calculator

Planning a brick wall starts with one simple question: how many bricks do you need? Getting this wrong can lead to delays, extra costs, or unused materials sitting around after the job is done.

This Brick Calculator is built to make planning easier. You enter the size of your wall, choose your brick size, and adjust the mortar joint if needed. The calculator does the math for you and shows clear, easy-to-understand results.

What makes this tool especially useful is the way it handles real-world details. It includes space for mortar joints and adds extra bricks for waste, which is something many basic calculators ignore. The visual layout also helps you understand how the bricks fit together, even if you've never done brickwork before.

The calculator works well for small DIY projects like garden walls and also for larger construction jobs. It supports different measurement units and common brick sizes, making it useful in many regions.

Whether you're a homeowner planning a simple project or a professional estimating materials, this Brick Calculator helps you order the right amount and move forward with confidence.

How to Use the Brick Calculator

1

Choose Wall Type

Select straight wall, partition wall, garden wall, or enter a custom area.

2

Select Brick Size

Choose from standard sizes or enter custom brick dimensions.

3

Get Material Estimate

Receive brick count, mortar volume, and waste-adjusted totals.

Understanding Brick Calculations

Standard Brick Sizes

Standard Dimensions (L×W×H) Region Bricks per m²
UK Standard 215×102.5×65mm United Kingdom ~60
US Standard 203×92×57mm United States ~55
US Jumbo 203×92×70mm United States ~50
Metric Standard 200×100×50mm Europe, Australia ~62
Roman/Spanish 240×115×52mm Spain, Latin America ~48

Note: Actual bricks per square meter varies with mortar joint thickness and laying pattern. These are approximate values for standard 10mm mortar joints.

Mortar and Waste Considerations

Brick calculations must account for mortar joints between bricks, which add to the overall wall dimensions. Typical waste factors include 5-10% for cutting and breakage. Mortar volume depends on joint thickness and brick spacing. Always add 10-15% extra mortar for mixing losses and uneven application.