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Bricks and mortar per wall type

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Brick Calculator: Bricks and mortar per wall type. Brick Calculator uses standard everyday life formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

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Wall thickness

Standard bricks needed
2,558 pcs
Net area19.4 m²
Mortar1.06 m³
Cement424 kg
Sand1.48 t

Calculation steps

  1. 1Net wall area = 8×2.8 − 3 = 19.40 m²
  2. 2One-brick 240mm: 128 bricks/m² → 19.40 × 128 × 1.03 = 2558
  3. 3Mortar ≈ 0.053 m³/m² → 19.40 × 0.053 × 1.03 = 1.059 m³
  4. 4Mortar materials: ≈424 kg cement + ≈1.48 t sand (1:3 mix)

Bricks per m² by thickness

WallBricks/m²Mortar m³/m²
Half-brick 120mm640.026
One-brick 240mm1280.053
1.5-brick 370mm1920.086
Two-brick 490mm2560.117

Brick types

TypeSizePer m³
Standard 240×115×53240×115×53+10mm mortar512
Perforated 240×115×90240×115×90+10mm mortar320
Hollow block 390×190×190390×190×19071
Load-bearing walls must be ≥240mm fired brick with proper mortar grade; 120mm walls are non-load-bearing partitions only. Soak clay bricks 2h before laying to prevent moisture robbery from mortar.

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Formula & How It Works

Brick Calculator formula

Brick Calculator uses standard everyday life formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

FAQ

How do I use the Brick Calculator?
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Based on common formulas and industry conventions. Last updated: 2025-07

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