Enter your wall dimensions and bricks per square foot to find the total bricks needed, including a waste factor.
Estimates only.
Multiply wall length by wall height to get total wall area in square feet. Multiply by bricks per square foot (7 is standard for a single-wythe brick wall with mortar joints) and then by (1 + waste percentage / 100) to account for cuts and breakage.
Multiply wall area in square feet by the number of bricks per square foot. Standard modular bricks with 3/8-inch mortar joints fit approximately 7 bricks per square foot. Add 10% for waste and cuts.
A standard modular brick (3.5 x 2.25 x 7.5 inches) with a 3/8-inch mortar joint requires approximately 6.75 bricks per square foot, typically rounded up to 7. Larger or thicker bricks reduce this number.
Measure the total exterior wall area (perimeter x height), subtract door and window openings, then multiply by 7 bricks per square foot. Add 10 to 15% for waste. Divide by 500 to estimate pallets, since a pallet typically holds 500 bricks.
Most standard brick pallets hold between 450 and 525 bricks depending on the manufacturer. Ask your supplier for the exact pallet count when ordering, as it varies by brick size and region.