Brick Calculator
Frequently asked
How many bricks are required for a 10x10 ft wall?
A 10x10 ft wall of 9 inch thickness requires about 450–500 standard 9x4.5x3 inch bricks. This calculator gives the exact count based on your dimensions, mortar thickness and wastage.
How much cement and sand is needed for 1 cubic metre of brickwork?
For 1 cubic metre of brickwork with 1:6 mortar, you need about 1.2 bags of cement and 0.25 cubic metres of sand. This calculator uses the dry volume factor to convert wet mortar to dry volume.
What is the standard mortar ratio for brickwork?
1:6 cement to sand ratio is standard for most brick masonry. For foundations or load-bearing walls, 1:4 or 1:5 is used. This calculator lets you choose the ratio.
Which related calculators pair well with the Brick Calculator?
People building a wall also need Plaster Calculator for finishing and Cement Concrete Calculator for footings. Each is free and quotation-ready.