Brick Calculator

Estimate brick count from wall and brick dimensions, mortar allowance, and wastage.

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Your result

Local calculation
Bricks including waste2,940
Bricks before waste
2,800
Net wall volume (m³)
5.6

How this calculation works

Estimate brick count from wall and brick dimensions, mortar allowance, and wastage. The result is calculated locally in your browser from the visible inputs, and the method below remains available for checking.

Brick count = net wall volume ÷ nominal brick module volume including mortar, then increased for waste.

Worked example

Wall volume excludes entered openings before dividing by the brick-and-joint module.

Assumptions and limits

  • Inputs use the units shown beside each field.
  • Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability.

Questions people ask

How does the Brick Calculator work?

It applies this displayed method: Brick count = net wall volume ÷ nominal brick module volume including mortar, then increased for waste. Values stay in your browser and are not submitted to a server.

What should I check before using the Brick result?

Inputs use the units shown beside each field. Intermediate values retain precision; displayed values are rounded for readability. Quantities are planning estimates. Site conditions, product sizes, workmanship and structural specifications require professional verification.

Does this Brick calculator save my information?

No. Calculation inputs are processed on this device. Sharing creates a URL only when you choose the share action.

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