Brick & Block Estimator

Calculate masonry quantities with mortar and waste factors

Brick Wall Estimation

Brick Estimate

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Bricks Needed
with waste
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Net Bricks
without waste
0
Wall Area
sq ft
0 m²
0
Mortar
cubic ft
0 bags
0
Bricks per
sq ft
0
Pallets
@ 500/pallet
IRC R703.7: Single wythe brick veneer over wood frame requires metal ties at 16" O.C. vertically and 24" O.C. horizontally. Allow 1" min air space behind veneer.

CMU Block Wall Estimation

CMU Block Estimate

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Blocks Needed
with waste
0
Wall Area
sq ft
0 m²
0
Mortar
bags (80 lb)
0
Grout
cubic ft
0
Vertical Rebar
#4 bars
0
Bond Beam
blocks
IBC 2104.1: CMU walls require #4 vertical rebar at 48" O.C. max and horizontal bond beam at top and every 48" of height per seismic requirements.

Paver Estimation

Paver Estimate

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Pavers Needed
with waste
0
Total Area
sq ft
0 m²
0
Bedding Sand
cubic yards
0
Gravel Base
cubic yards
0
Edge Restraint
linear ft
0
Polymeric Sand
bags
ICPI Guidelines: Use 1" bedding sand over 4-6" compacted gravel base. Compact pavers with plate compactor after installation.

Brick Coverage Reference

Brick Type Nominal Size Per Sq Ft Mortar Factor
Modular7.625" x 2.25"6.757.5 CF/1000
Standard8" x 2.25"6.557.8 CF/1000
Queen7.625" x 2.75"5.768.5 CF/1000
King9.625" x 2.75"4.5010 CF/1000
CMU 8"8" x 8" x 16"1.1250.1 CF/block