Bricks Calculator
Estimate the number of bricks, mortar, and total cost for your wall construction project.
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Estimate the number of bricks, mortar, and total cost for your wall construction project.
Total Bricks Needed
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Total Wall Area
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Mortar Volume Needed
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Estimated Bricks Cost
₹0.00
Planning a construction project requires precision, especially when it comes to material estimation. Whether you're building a garden wall, house extension, or commercial structure, accurately calculating bricks is crucial. A brick calculator eliminates guesswork and prevents costly mistakes that can derail your project timeline and budget.
Over-ordering wastes money on unused materials, while under-ordering causes expensive project delays and potential color mismatches between brick batches.
Having the right materials from day one ensures smooth workflow without interruptions for additional material purchases.
Precise calculation minimizes construction waste, making your project more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
Get reliable cost estimates for better project planning and funding allocation with our brick cost calculator.
Choose between Metric (meters, millimeters) or Imperial (feet, inches) using the toggle button. The calculator automatically adjusts all unit labels and pre-fills standard brick sizes for your region.
Input the total length and height of your wall. For multiple walls, calculate each separately or add their total areas together.
While standard sizes are pre-filled, always measure your actual bricks for maximum accuracy. Enter length, height, and depth dimensions.
Common Standard Sizes:
Enter your cost per brick to get an instant budget estimate for materials.
| Wall Type | Description | Typical Use | Brick Count Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Leaf | One brick thick wall with stretcher face visible | Garden walls, internal partitions, boundary walls | Base calculation × 1 |
| Double Leaf | Two bricks thick, often with cavity for insulation | Exterior house walls, load-bearing structures | Base calculation × 2 |
Many DIY calculators make the mistake of simply dividing wall area by brick area, completely ignoring mortar joints. Our brickwork calculator uses the correct formula:
Effective Brick Area = (Brick Length + Mortar Thickness) × (Brick Height + Mortar Thickness)
This approach accounts for the space occupied by mortar, giving you a realistic brick count that matches actual construction requirements.
Construction inevitably involves some material loss. Our calculator includes an adjustable wastage factor to ensure you have enough bricks to complete your project.
| Project Complexity | Recommended Wastage | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Simple straight walls | 5-7% | Minimal cutting required |
| Standard construction | 8-10% | Average cutting and breakage |
| Complex designs with corners/openings | 10-15% | Significant cutting and fitting required |
Our brick and mortar calculator doesn't stop at brick counts. It also calculates the volume of mortar needed by determining the total wall volume and subtracting the volume occupied by bricks:
Mortar Volume = Total Wall Volume - (Number of Bricks × Volume of One Brick)
This precise mortar volume helps you purchase the correct amount of cement and sand, preventing material shortages or excess.
For a standard Indian brick (190×90×90mm) with 10mm mortar joints in a single leaf wall, you'll need approximately 50 bricks per square meter. For double leaf construction, this doubles to about 100 bricks per square meter.
Nominal dimensions include the expected mortar joint, while actual dimensions are the brick's true measurements. Our calculator uses actual brick dimensions and lets you specify mortar joint thickness separately for maximum accuracy.
When provided with correct measurements, our online brick calculator is typically within 2-3% of actual requirements. Accuracy depends on precise input of your specific brick dimensions and project parameters.
For multiple walls, calculate each separately and sum the results, or add their total areas together for a single calculation. Our tool is perfect for individual wall estimations.
Yes, our free brick calculator is completely free with no usage limits, registration requirements, or hidden costs. Bookmark it for all your future projects.
Accurate material estimation is the foundation of any successful construction project. With our comprehensive bricks calculator, you can bid farewell to guesswork and costly miscalculations. Whether you're a professional contractor or a DIY enthusiast, this tool provides the precision you need to budget effectively, purchase wisely, and build with confidence.
Use our calculator at the top of this page to get instant, accurate estimates for your project. Save your results and return as needed—this tool will always be free and available for your construction planning needs.