Calculate the exact number of bricks, mortar volume, and total cost for your construction project with our comprehensive calculator.
Embarking on a construction project, whether it's a simple garden wall, a house extension, or a full-scale building, requires meticulous planning. One of the most fundamental steps in this process is accurately calculating the number of bricks required. A miscalculation can be costly and frustrating; ordering too few bricks leads to work stoppages and potential color mismatches between batches, while ordering too many results in wasted money and leftover materials. A bricks calculator is an indispensable modern tool for architects, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts, providing a precise estimate to ensure your project is efficient and cost-effective from the very beginning.
Our tool is designed to provide a comprehensive and accurate estimate with advanced options to suit any project.
The calculation begins with determining the wall's surface area:
Wall Surface Area = Wall Length × Wall Height
The mortar joint significantly affects brick count. We calculate the effective area of one brick including its mortar joint:
Effective Area = (Brick Length + Mortar Thickness) × (Brick Height + Mortar Thickness)
Professional recommendations for wastage:
For a standard Indian brick (190×90×90mm) with 10mm mortar joint, approximately 50 bricks per square meter are needed for a single leaf wall.
A single leaf wall is one brick thick, while a double leaf wall is two bricks thick with often a cavity between them for better insulation and strength.
Our calculator estimates mortar volume by subtracting the total brick volume from the wall volume, giving you the exact amount needed for joints.
Accurate material estimation is crucial for successful construction projects. Our Bricks Calculator eliminates guesswork and provides precise calculations for bricks, mortar, and costs, ensuring your project runs smoothly from start to finish.