Brick Calculator

How to Calculate Bricks

Brick count depends on wall area and brick size. Standard bricks (the most common residential size) require about 6.86 bricks per square foot of wall including mortar joints. Queen and king bricks are larger, so fewer are needed per square foot.

Brick Sizes and Coverage

• Standard / Modular — 8 × 2¼ × 3⅝ inches. ~6.86 per sq ft. The most common residential brick.
• Queen — 8 × 2¾ × 3⅛ inches. ~5.76 per sq ft. Slightly taller, fewer courses per foot.
• King — 10 × 2⅝ × 3⅝ inches. ~4.80 per sq ft. Larger face, fewer bricks needed.
• Utility — 12 × 4 × 4 inches. ~4.50 per sq ft. Large format for structural walls.

The Bottom Line

Brick is sold by the thousand in bulk and by the pallet from supply yards. A standard pallet holds about 500 bricks. Order 10% extra for cuts, breakage, and future repairs — matching brick color from a different production run is nearly impossible. The calculator gives you the brick count, mortar, and sand from your wall dimensions. Take that number to a masonry supplier, not a home center — prices are significantly better in bulk.