Brick Calculator
How many bricks you need for a wall
Building a brick wall or veneer? Enter the wall length and height to estimate the number of standard bricks, with waste included for cuts and breakage.
How many bricks per square foot?
A standard modular brick with a mortar joint covers about 1/7 of a square foot, so you need roughly 7 bricks per square foot of wall face. We add 10% by default for breakage and cuts around openings.
Frequently asked questions
How many bricks are in a square foot?
About 7 standard modular bricks per square foot of wall, including the mortar joints.
Should I order extra bricks?
Yes — add 5–10% for cuts, breakage, and future repairs from the same batch (dye lots vary).