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Brick calculator
Bricks and mortar for a wall, by brick size, with openings deducted.
Inputs
Estimated materials
- Bricks
- 1,152 bricks
- Wall area (net)
- 160 SF
- Bricks per SF
- 6.86
- Pre-mixed mortar (80 lb, ~40 bricks/bag)
- 29 bags
Single wythe with 3/8" mortar joints. Mortar yield varies by product and joint — about 40 bricks per 80 lb bag of pre-mixed mason mix is a common published figure. Estimate — verify before ordering.
Frequently asked
- How many bricks per square foot?
- About 6.9 modular bricks per square foot with 3/8" mortar joints. Larger bricks like king or utility need fewer — this calculator adjusts by size.
- How much mortar do I need for bricks?
- An 80 lb bag of pre-mixed mortar lays roughly 40 standard bricks. For large jobs, bulk masonry cement and sand are more economical.
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