Bricklaying Material and Cost Calculator

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1,449 bricks

Theoretical brick count: 1,380 bricks
Cement for masonry mortar · purchase: 4 bags4 Bags (50 kg)
Sand for masonry mortar · purchase: 26.892 ft³0.269 Brass≈ 0.269 Standard Tractor Trolleys1 Brass = 100 ft³. Assumed trolley ≈ 100 ft³; confirm capacity with your dealer.

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Calculation details

Each wall is calculated from its own length, height and thickness.

Opening volume and only the wall-intersecting part of each attached pillar or beam are deducted from that wall.

Brick count = net wall volume ÷ effective unit volume including joints.

Wet mortar = wall volume − solid masonry-unit volume.

Dry mortar is split into cement and sand using the entered ratio.

Taxes, delivery and other charges are excluded unless included in your rates.

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Reuse saved room and wall measurements for a detailed estimate.

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How the quantities are calculated

Follow the method, check the example and review the assumptions.

The method

From measurements to materials

We divide net wall volume by the brick or block module to get the unit count. The space left after the solid units becomes wet mortar, which is then split into cement and sand.

An example

Put the numbers in context

A 4 m × 3 m wall at 230 mm thickness contains 2.76 m³ before openings. Unit sizes and joints determine the masonry count and remaining mortar.

This illustrates the method; your inputs determine your result.

Assumptions to check

Identical walls share the entered dimensions, openings, unit size and joint thickness.
Mortar ratio and dry-volume factor are editable project assumptions.

Limits of this calculation

Bond pattern, special units and unusually uneven joints are not inferred. Structural reinforcement must be supplied from approved project information.

Common questions

Do I need to calculate the mortar separately?

No. This workflow uses the same wall and masonry-unit measurements to calculate mortar, cement and sand.

Can I use blocks instead of bricks?

Yes. Choose the masonry unit and enter its actual dimensions and price.

Product references for India

Specifications, pack sizes and sources to check before buying.View detailsHide details

Masonry units

Fly ash brick size reference

Modular size example: 190 × 90 × 90 mm
Reference: BIS product manual for IS 12894

Specification & price notes

The manual lists several sizes. Measure the actual supplied brick and enter the joint thickness separately; this size is not a specification for every wall.

Source checked 30 Oct 2026. Enter your supplier’s price separately.

BIS product manual (PDF)

These references do not set your calculator inputs or prices. Confirm the exact product, specification and delivered quote before ordering.