Bricks

Brick Calculator

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How to use Brick Calculator

What the tool does, how to run it, and what to expect from the result.

About this brick calculator

With 3/8 in mortar joints, a modular brick (7⅝ × 2¼ in) covers 1/6.86 of a square foot, so a wall needs about 6.86 bricks per sq ft. A 20 × 8 ft wall is 160 sq ft: 1,097 bricks, 1,152 with 5% waste. Plan roughly 7 bags of mortar mix per 1,000 bricks.

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Who Brick Calculator is for

A quick way to understand who this helps, what it solves, and where it connects next.

Best fit

Homeowners, DIYers and contractors estimating materials before a store run.

Ideal for

Using the brick calculator without installing anything or signing up.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers for the questions people usually have before trying a utility like this.

How many bricks are in a square foot?

About 6.9 modular bricks, 6.5 standard, 5.8 queen or 3 utility bricks.

Is this for a single wythe?

Yes. Double the count for a two-wythe (double-thickness) wall.

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