Brick Calculator
Estimate the number of bricks needed for a wall, including wastage.
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How to Use the Brick Calculator
This calculator estimates the number of bricks needed for a wall. All measurements must be in feet for the wall and inches for bricks and mortar.
- Enter Wall Dimensions – Input the wall length and height in feet (e.g., 20 and 10).
- Set Brick Size – Default brick length is 8 inches and height 2.25 inches. Adjust if needed.
- Specify Mortar Thickness – Default is 0.5 inches. Use 0 for no mortar.
- Add Wastage – Default is 10% to account for breakage and cuts. Set to 0 if not needed.
- Click "Calculate" – The result shows the total bricks required, including wastage, with a breakdown of wall area and brick coverage.
Tip: Ensure all values are positive numbers. The calculator rounds up to the nearest whole brick.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It calculates the number of bricks by dividing the wall area by the area covered by one brick including mortar, then adds a wastage percentage.
Wall dimensions in feet, brick dimensions in inches, mortar thickness in inches, and wastage in percentage.
A common wastage allowance is 5-10% to account for broken bricks and cuts.