What are you building?

Wall (Single or Double Wythe)

Flatwork / Patio / Walkway (Single Layer)

Piers / Columns (Solid)

Wall Dimensions

Total Length

Height

Unit

Wall Thickness (Number of Brick Wythes/Layers)

Single Wythe (One brick thick)

Double Wythe (Two bricks thick, with or without cavity)

Do you have openings (windows/doors) to exclude?

Yes

Patio/Walkway Dimensions

Length

Width

Unit

Brick Laying Pattern

Flat (Stretcher/Soldier orientation primarily)

On Edge (Sailor/Shiner orientation - uses more bricks per sq ft)

Brick Size Selection

Modular

7⅝" × 3⅝" × 2¼"

~6.75-7 per sq ft

Standard/Common

7⅝" × 3⅝" × 2¼"

~6.5-6.85 per sq ft

Queen

7⅝" × 2¾" × 2¾"

~5.75-6 per sq ft

King

9⅝" × 2¾" × 2¾"

~4.5-5 per sq ft

Norman

11⅝" × 3⅝" × 2¼"

~4.5-4.8 per sq ft

Custom

Enter your own

Calculated

Custom Brick Dimensions (Actual Size)

Length

Height

Width/Depth

Unit

Brick Waste Factor

Cost per Brick

Mortar Type for Costing

Pre-mixed Bags

Mixing Own (Cement & Sand)

Cost per Bag of Mortar

Yield per Bag (Volume)

Your Brick & Mortar Estimate:

Project Area (sq ft)

Bricks Needed (Before Waste)

Bricks to Order (With Waste)

Mortar Volume (cu ft)

Mortar Bags Needed

Estimated Total Cost

Note: These calculations are estimates based on standard practices. Always confirm brick dimensions and mortar requirements with your supplier. Consider ordering 5-10% extra materials for complex projects or if you're unsure about waste factors.

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