How Many Bricks Do I Need?

Uses the same ~7 bricks per square foot planning factor as the brick calculator.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

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

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Net wall area with openings removed if possible.

What the math is doing

Bricks ≈ ceil(sq ft × 7 × (1+waste)).

Frequently asked questions

Engineer brick?

Adjust bricks per foot with supplier tables.

Corners?

Add corner specials.

Waste for arches?

Increase waste percentage.

Delivery banding?

Order full cubes when possible.

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