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Brick calculator

Answers the question: How many mortar bricks do I need?

This brick calculator can help you calculate how many mortar bricks are needed to build a wall and how much it will cost. Enter your wall dimensions, your brick type, and the mortar joints' thickness.

Results

Brick needed: 1778

Bricks needed including 5% waste: 1867

Total bricks cost including 5% waste: $ 3,556

There are different standards for brick dimensions around the world. Remember to enter exact mortar brick sizes, as this varies depending on your location. In the US, a mortar brick is 19.4 x 9.2 x 5.7 cm; in the UK it is 21.5 x 10.25 x 6.5 cm; in Australia it is 23 x 11 x 7.6 cm, and in India a standard brick is 22.8 x 107 x 6.9 cm.

Our calculations

At Calculatorian, we are keen to share our knowledge, be transparent and open to feedback. Here are the calculations used to create this calculator. If you find an error or deficiency, contact us and we'll fix it in an instant!

Brick needed was calculated like this:

Bricks needed including 5% waste was calculated like this:

Total bricks cost including 5% waste was calculated like this:

Variables used in this formula

h = Wall height in meters

l = Wall length in meters

tm = Thickness of mortar joint in centimeters

bh = Brick height in centimeters

bl = Brick length in centimeters

p = Price per brick