Calculate exactly how many bricks you need for walls, patios, or any project. Instant results + AI project advice.
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// CALCULATE
+10% = X extra bricks
5%25%
Running Bond
Most common
Stack Bond
Modern look
Herringbone
+15% wastage
Basket Weave
+10% wastage
+10% = X extra bricks
5%25%
Standard US: 6.75 | UK: 60 per sq meter
+10% = X extra bricks
5%25%
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Bricks Needed
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including 10% wastage
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Bricks (no wastage)
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Wastage Bricks
0
Area (sq ft)
0
Mortar Bags
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Estimated Total Cost
$0.00
Bricks: $0.00 + Mortar: $0.00
Brick Type: US Standard
Wall/Patio Area: 0 sq ft
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// HOW IT WORKS
Calculate Bricks in 3 Steps
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Enter Dimensions
Type your wall length, height and thickness. Switch between feet and meters instantly.
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Choose Brick Type
Select US standard, UK standard, or custom brick size. Set your mortar joint size.
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Get Exact Count
See total bricks, mortar bags, wastage, and cost estimate. Copy or share your result.
// USE CASES
What Are You Building?
Click any project to pre-fill the calculator with typical dimensions.
🏠
Garden Wall
10ft ร 4ft
🏡
House Exterior
20ft ร 8ft
🌱
Raised Garden Bed
8ft ร 1.5ft
🚶️
Driveway Border
Patio, 40ft ร 1ft
🔥
Fire Pit
12ft circumference
🏗️
Retaining Wall
15ft ร 3ft
🧻
BBQ / Pizza Oven
Custom project
🏊
Pool Surround
60ft ร 3ft patio
// FAQ
Common Questions
How many bricks do I need per sq foot?
Standard US bricks need approximately 6.75 bricks per square foot at 3/8 inch mortar joints. UK standard bricks cover about 60 per square meter. Our calculator gives exact counts for your specific brick and mortar size.
Should I order extra bricks?
Always order 10% extra for cuts, breakage, and future repairs. For complex patterns like herringbone, order 15% extra. Our calculator adds wastage automatically.
How many bags of mortar do I need?
One 60lb bag of mortar covers approximately 25 bricks. Our calculator estimates mortar bags automatically based on your total brick count.
What is the standard US brick size?
The US standard brick is 3โ ร 2ยผ ร 7โ inches. With 3/8 inch mortar joints this gives 6.75 bricks per square foot.
What is the standard UK brick size?
UK standard bricks are 215 ร 102.5 ร 65mm. With a 10mm mortar joint this gives approximately 60 bricks per square meter.
How do I calculate bricks for a circular wall?
Calculate the circumference (ฯ ร diameter) and enter that as wall length. Add 15-20% extra wastage for the additional cuts curved walls need.
What is running bond vs stack bond?
Running bond offsets each row by half a brick โ strongest and most common pattern. Stack bond aligns bricks directly above each other โ decorative but structurally weaker.
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