Enter your Wall Width and Wall Height, pick a Brick Type, and adjust your Mortar Joint Thickness and Waste Factor to calculate the Total Bricks Needed for your project. You'll also get your Wall Area, the number of Mortar Bags and Sand Bags required, and an Estimated Brick Cost if you drop in a Brick Price.
Total Bricks Needed
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Wall Area
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Mortar Bags (80 lb)
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Sand Bags (50 lb)
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Estimated Brick Cost
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The number of bricks needed depends on your wall dimensions and brick size. Our calculator uses the formula: bricks needed = wall area ÷ (brick area + mortar joints), then adds a waste factor for breakage and cuts.
First, calculate your wall area by multiplying width × height. Then divide by the coverage area of your chosen brick size (including mortar joints). Add 5-15% extra for waste depending on project complexity.
This varies by brick size. Modular bricks require about 6.86 bricks per square foot, while standard bricks need about 6.75 per square foot. Queen and jumbo bricks require fewer per square foot.
For 1000 bricks, you typically need 6-8 bags of 80 lb mortar mix, depending on brick size and mortar joint thickness. Our calculator includes mortar requirements based on your specific wall dimensions.
Standard mortar joints are typically 3/8 inch (0.375 inches) thick. However, joints can range from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch depending on the project requirements and aesthetic preferences.
Yes, always buy 5-15% extra bricks to account for breakage, cuts, and potential future repairs. Our calculator includes a waste factor that you can adjust based on your project complexity.
Building a brick wall involves laying a foundation, mixing mortar, laying bricks in courses with proper overlap, maintaining level and plumb, and finishing joints. Consider hiring a professional mason for structural walls.
Besides bricks, you'll need mortar mix, sand, cement, and potentially rebar or wire mesh for reinforcement. Our calculator estimates mortar and sand requirements along with brick quantities.