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Brick Calculator

Estimate how many bricks you need for a wall.

Inputs

Standard single-skin brickwork is commonly about 60 bricks per m².

Saved Scenarios

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Bricks Needed

1,440

Wall Area (m²)

24.00

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How it's calculated

Formula

Bricks=Wall Area×Bricks per m2Bricks = Wall\ Area \times Bricks\ per\ m^2
Bricks\ per\ m^2
— Depends on brick size and wall thickness

What is the Brick Calculator?

This calculator multiplies wall area by a bricks-per-square-meter density to estimate total bricks needed for a project.

How to use it

  1. 1 Enter the wall's length and height.
  2. 2 Adjust bricks-per-m² if you know your specific brick size and coursing.

Worked examples

10m × 2.4m wall at 60 bricks/m²

About 1,440 bricks needed.

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Tips

  • 💡 Always buy 5-10% extra to cover breakage and cutting waste.

Frequently asked questions

Why does brick density per m² vary?

It depends on brick size, wall thickness (single vs. double skin) and mortar joint width — check your specific brick's coverage rate for accuracy.