Brick Wall Calculator — ft to bricks, mortar, cost
How to use this calculator
Enter wall length and height in feet, inches, and fractions. Choose a brick size (Standard, Modular, King, Queen, or Custom), wall thickness (single, double, or 1.5 wythe), mortar joint thickness, and bond pattern. Subtract window/door openings. Results update instantly.
Cost — enter price per brick and per 60-lb mortar bag to get a material total.
Labor — rate per ft², per brick, or a flat price. Grand total sums all active sections.
Saved Calculations
| Time | Size | Wall ft² | Bricks | Mortar | Material $ | Labor | Total |
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How to Calculate Bricks for a Wall
This brick wall calculator estimates the number of bricks, mortar bags (60 lb Type S/N), total wall weight, and cost for walls of any size. Enter wall length and height in feet and inches with fraction precision, select a brick size (Standard 8×3⅝×2¼", Modular 7⅝×3⅝×2¼", King 9⅝×3⅝×2¾", Queen 8×3⅝×2¾", or custom dimensions), choose wall thickness and bond pattern, then subtract openings for doors and windows.
Brick Count Formula
Bricks per ft² = 144 / ((brick_length + mortar_joint) × (brick_height + mortar_joint)). For a standard brick with ⅜" joint: 144 / (8.375 × 2.625) ≈ 6.55 bricks/ft² per wythe. Double wythe doubles the count; 1.5-wythe multiplies by 1.5. Flemish and English bonds include header bricks in the calculation.
Mortar Estimation
A 60 lb bag of Type S or N mortar covers approximately 35 standard bricks at ⅜" joints. The calculator adjusts mortar quantity for joint thickness, brick size, and bond pattern. Stack bond uses slightly less mortar than running bond due to aligned vertical joints.
Export & Save
Save calculations to the built-in history table and export results as formatted text, CSV, JPG, or PDF. All estimates are for planning purposes — consult a licensed mason for structural walls.
