Brick Calculator
Estimate bricks for a wall or facade by area, including mortar joints.
Runs locally in your browser — your measurements never leave this pageTry: Length=10, Width=4, Waste=7, Price per brick=0, Units=ft → 40.00 ft², 7%, 390 bricks
How to use
A standard brick face (with mortar) is about 0.11 ft². Enter the wall length and height and the calculator returns bricks needed with a 7% waste margin for cuts and breakage.
FAQ
Does this count the mortar?
Yes — the 0.11 ft² figure already includes the ~3/8-inch mortar joint, so the count matches laid brick.
What waste is normal for brick?
5–10% covers cutting and the occasional damaged brick.
Is this for a single or double brick wall?
Single wythe (one brick thick). Double the count for a two-brick cavity wall.
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