Brick Calculator

Estimates modular brick counts using about seven bricks per square foot including mortar joints. Adjust waste for cuts and openings.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Enter net wall area. Subtract window and door areas for a closer count, then add a waste percentage for cuts.

What the math is doing

Brick count ≈ area in square feet × 7 × (1 + waste). Rounded up to whole bricks.

Frequently asked questions

Does this include queen or engineer sizes?

It targets modular; other sizes change bricks per square foot.

What waste should I use?

5–10% is typical on straight walls; complex patterns need more.

Are corners doubled?

This is a flat area model; add corner bricks separately if needed.

What about veneer vs structural wythes?

Multiply area by the number of wythes you will lay.

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