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Calculating bricks, blocks and mortar

A standard brick (250×120×65 mm) with a 10 mm joint takes ~51 pcs/m² in half-brick masonry and about 102 in full-brick. Mortar consumption for a half-brick wall is around 0.02–0.025 m³/m². AAC blocks are laid on a thin 1–3 mm adhesive bed — roughly 15–20 kg of glue per cubic metre of blocks.

The calculator counts blocks or bricks from wall area and masonry thickness, subtracts openings and adds mortar or glue in bags, plus masonry mesh and lintels where needed. A breakage reserve of about 5% is usual.

How masonry quantities are calculated

Brick or block quantity depends on net wall area, unit size, joint thickness and wall construction. Subtract large openings from gross area, then add an allowance for cutting and damage.

Mortar or adhesive must suit the material: precision blocks normally use a thin-bed adhesive, while traditional brickwork uses a thicker mortar joint. Lintels, reinforcement and ties come from the design.

  • Round pallet quantity up to the supplier pack size.
  • Different batches may vary in dimensional accuracy and shade.
  • Structural wall thickness and material strength are specified by the designer.

Frequently asked questions

Does the calculator include joints?

Yes, the rate can be adjusted for unit size and joint thickness. Use the manufacturer consumption figure for the final order.

How much block waste is needed?

Often 3–5% for a simple wall, with more for many openings and complex junctions.

Are lintels included?

The calculator can help estimate quantity, but lintel type, length and bearing must be specified by the design.

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