Brick Calculator to Estimate Bricks Mortar and Wall Cost

Bond patterns, header courses & matching mortar bags

Generated by QuickTonnage.com ·

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Total combined opening area subtracted from gross wall area before counting brick.

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Standard single-wythe veneer coursing no header bricks.

Soldier / Sailor Accent Course
Add a vertical accent band (e.g. over a window)
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Bricks stood on end counted separately from the field wall above using the same brick size and joint.

Total Bricks Needed

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Enter your wall details and calculate to see results.

Field / Body Bricks
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Soldier Course Bricks
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80 lb bags
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60 lb bags
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1 : 1 : 6
Portland Cement (94 lb bags)–
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Building Sand– tons
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Total Material Cost $–

Estimates use standard brick dimensions, ASTM C270 mortar proportions, and rule-of-thumb bond-pattern multipliers for double-wythe walls. Verify exact coursing, header layout, and structural requirements with a mason or engineer before ordering.

How to Use the Brick Calculator

Count bricks by the bond pattern you're actually laying, not just a flat wall area. QuickTonnage's brick calculator adds header bricks for English and Flemish bond automatically.

  1. Enter wall length and height, then subtract any doors or windows.
  2. Choose a brick type Modular, King, Queen, Engineer, Utility, or custom.
  3. Pick your bond pattern and joint thickness.
  4. Add a soldier course if you want an accent band.
  5. See your total brick count and matching mortar bags.
  6. Add pricing to see combined material cost.

Brick Sizes & Coverage by Type

Brick size changes both how many units you need and how much wall they cover. Here's a quick reference.

  • Modular brick (2¼ × 3⅝ × 7⅝ in) covers about 6.5 bricks per square foot at a 3/8 inch joint.
  • King size brick (2⅝ × 3 × 9⅝ in) covers about 4.5 bricks per square foot fewer, larger units.
  • Queen size brick covers roughly 5.5 bricks per square foot.
  • A standard pallet holds around 500 modular bricks, though pallet counts vary by manufacturer.

This brick wall calculator uses your exact brick type and joint thickness instead of one flat number, so the count matches what you're actually laying.

Brick Calculator FAQ

How many bricks are in a pallet?

A standard pallet typically holds around 500 modular bricks, though this varies by brick size and supplier.

How many bricks per square foot for a wall?

About 6.5 standard modular bricks per square foot at a 3/8 inch joint. Larger brick types use fewer bricks per square foot.

How much does a brick weigh?

A standard modular brick weighs about 4–5 lbs. A full pallet of 500 bricks can weigh over a ton.

Does English bond use more bricks than running bond?

Yes. English and Flemish bond add header courses, which use noticeably more brick per square foot than a simple running bond.