How to use the Brick Calculator

Estimate bricks for a rectangular wall from brick face size, mortar joints and waste.

Calculation formula

Bricks per wall = ceil(wall area (ft²) × 144 ÷ [(brick face length + joint) × (brick face height + joint)] × (1 + waste%)).

Recommended steps

1. Enter values using the units shown beside each field.
2. Review whether the example assumptions match your situation.
3. Run the calculator and compare the key metrics.
4. Use the source data or official rates when precision matters.

Known limitations

Wall thickness, bond patterns, structural requirements and openings are excluded; dimensions are visible face dimensions.