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Brick units.

Measure courses and the specified masonry module, including openings and closure positions.

Read the right quantitative data

Actual unit dimensions, supplied joint width and units per pack.

Check this ordering assumption

Face area divided by bare brick area ignores the joint module and whole course closures.

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Use the intended module and separately list any special units.

A worked quantity method

This illustrative set of supplied inputs demonstrates Brick Quantity Calculator. Replace the example measurements and product figures with your own before ordering.

Supplied inputMetric displayUS display
Actual brick length190 mm7.48 in
Actual brick height90 mm3.54 in
Specified bed / head joint10 mm0.39 in
Specified masonry leaves1 1
Waste allowance10 %10 %
Wall face 1: Wall length2 m6.56 ft
Wall face 1: Wall height1 m3.28 ft
Wall face 1: Opening area0 m²0 ft²
Bricks = ceil(Σceil(net wall area / brick module area) × leaves × allowance)The module includes one head joint and one bed joint. Each wall rounds up before the allowance. Special bonds, corner cuts and nonrectangular faces require your own additional quantity.

Bricks to purchase: 110 bricks

Net wall face area
2 m²
Bricks before allowance
100
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Measure courses and the specified masonry module, including openings and closure positions.

Actual unit dimensions, supplied joint width and units per pack.

Face area divided by bare brick area ignores the joint module and whole course closures.

Input for Brick Quantity Calculator. Record the value with its unit and quantity basis.

Input for Brick Quantity Calculator. Record the value with its unit and quantity basis.

Input for Brick Quantity Calculator. Record the value with its unit and quantity basis.

Input for Brick Quantity Calculator. Record the value with its unit and quantity basis.

Input for Brick Quantity Calculator. Record the value with its unit and quantity basis.

Input for Brick Quantity Calculator. Record the value with its unit and quantity basis.

Input for Brick Quantity Calculator. Record the value with its unit and quantity basis.

Input for Brick Quantity Calculator. Record the value with its unit and quantity basis.

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  1. Confirm that all quantities use the same measured basis and the selected product's current data.
  2. Keep different products, finishes and handed variants in separate purchase lines.
  3. Review exact demand and whole-pack purchase quantities before entering your quoted prices.
  4. Record compatible stock already on hand, then save the remaining order in your browser project.

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Reviewed 6 October 2026. Geometry and purchase arithmetic use your measurements and selected specifications. Calculation scope.

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