Brick Calculator

Calculate the number of bricks required for your wall with door, window, wastage and mortar details.

Accurate Calculation
Saves Time
Helps in Budgeting
Useful for Builders & Homeowners
Plan Better
Build Smarter
  • With Door & Window
  • Wastage Included
  • Mortar Estimation (Optional)
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Wall Dimensions

2

Openings (Doors & Windows)

Door Details
Window Details
3

Brick & Mortar Settings

How to Use This Calculator
1 Wall Dimensions: Wall Length, Height aur Thickness enter karein.
2 Doors & Windows: Openings add karein taaki exact deduction ho sake.
3 Settings: Brick Size, Mortar joint aur Wastage allowance chunein.
4 Calculate: Click karein aur instant bricks, cement & sand paayein!

Detailed Calculation

Gross Wall Area (L x H) 12 x 10 = 120.00 sq ft
Door Opening Area (3 x 7 x 1) 21.00 sq ft
Window Opening Area (4 x 4 x 1) 16.00 sq ft
Total Opening Area 37.00 sq ft
Net Wall Area (After Openings) 83.00 sq ft
Bricks required per sq ft (4.5 inch wall) ~ 4.5 bricks
Bricks without wastage 83 x 4.5 = 374 bricks
Wastage (10%) 37 bricks
Total Bricks Required 411 bricks

Wall Visualization (Front View)

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Length = 12 ft
Height = 10 ft
Door 3 ft x 7 ft
Window 4 ft x 4 ft

Result Summary

Calculation Completed
Total Bricks Required 411 Bricks
Net Wall Area 83.00 sq ft
Bricks (No Wastage) 374 Bricks
Wastage (10%) 37 Bricks

Estimated Mortar (Optional)

CEMENT 50 KG
Cement ~ 0.96 bags (50 kg each)
Sand ~ 0.027 cu.m (0.95 cu ft)

Note: Mortar quantity is approximate and may vary based on brick size, mortar ratio, and workmanship.

Brick Reference
Standard Indian Brick 9 x 4.5 x 3 inch (230 x 115 x 75 mm)

Engineering Standards

  • IS 1077 Standard: Burnt clay building brick specifications.
  • IS 2212 Code: Practice for brick masonry construction & jointing.
  • Net Wall Area: Gross Area - (Door Area + Window Area).
  • Wastage Allowance: 5% to 10% standard site breakage allowance.

Useful Information

  • Standard Indian brick size: 190 x 90 x 90 mm
  • Bricks required per sq ft (4.5 inch wall): ~ 4.5 bricks
  • Bricks required per sq ft (9 inch wall): ~ 9 bricks
  • Typical wastage: 5% - 10%
  • Mortar ratio (common): 1 : 6 (Cement : Sand)

Frequently Asked Questions

For a standard 4.5-inch (half brick) wall, approximately 4.5 to 5 bricks are required per sq ft. For a 9-inch (full brick) wall, approximately 9 to 10 bricks are needed per sq ft.
According to IS 1077, the standard modular brick size without mortar is 190 x 90 x 90 mm (19 x 9 x 9 cm). With standard 10 mm mortar joints, nominal size is 200 x 100 x 100 mm.
During handling, transit, and cutting bricks for corners, doors, and window jambs, breakage occurs. Adding 5% to 10% ensures you do not fall short on site.
Yes! When the "Estimated Mortar" toggle is active, it calculates cement bags (50kg) and sand volume based on a standard 1:6 mortar mix ratio.
Yes, simply select "9 inch (Full Brick)" from the Wall Thickness dropdown. The calculator will automatically recalculate for double thickness.