Brick Calculator
Calculate the number of bricks, mortar, and materials needed for your wall construction project
Calculate Bricks for Your Wall
Brick Details
Brick Calculation Results
Formula used: Bricks = (L × H) / ((l + t) × (h + t))
Wall dimensions: 0.00m × 0.00m = 0.00m²
Brick with mortar: 0.210m × 0.110m
Wall type: Single wall
Brick Density Analysis
Example Calculation
Garden Wall Example
Wall dimensions: 10m length × 2m height = 20m²
Brick size: 200mm × 100mm (standard brick)
Mortar thickness: 10mm
Wall type: Single wall
Calculation
Brick with mortar: (200 + 10) × (100 + 10) = 210mm × 110mm = 0.021m × 0.11m
Area per brick: 0.021m × 0.11m = 0.00231m²
Bricks needed: 20m² ÷ 0.00231m² = 866 bricks
With 5% wastage: 866 × 1.05 = 910 bricks
Common Brick Sizes
Standard UK/EU
215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
Most common in Europe
Standard US
194 × 92 × 57 mm
Common in North America
Indian Standard
190 × 90 × 90 mm
Common in India/Asia
Construction Tips
Always add 5-10% wastage for breakage and cutting
Standard mortar joint thickness is 10mm
1:5 cement-sand ratio is most common for walls
Order materials in advance to ensure availability
Check local building codes for requirements
Understanding Brick Calculations
How the Calculation Works
The brick calculator determines the number of bricks needed by dividing the total wall area by the area covered by each brick plus its mortar joints. This ensures accurate material estimation for your construction project.
Why Accurate Calculations Matter
- •Prevents material shortages during construction
- •Avoids excess material costs and waste
- •Helps with project budgeting and planning
- •Ensures consistent brick color and batch matching
Formula Explanation
Bricks = (L × H) / ((l + t) × (h + t))
- L: Wall length
- H: Wall height
- l: Brick length
- h: Brick height
- t: Mortar joint thickness
Note: Double walls require twice the number of bricks. Always account for wastage in your final order.