Formula
- Use the units shown beside each field.
- Results update automatically whenever you change an input.
- Displayed values use up to four decimal places, or scientific notation for very small or large numbers. Calculations use standard floating-point arithmetic; exact integer and fraction tools identify their own precision rules.
- Solid brick external volume deducted; excludes filled cores, cavities and dry-mix ingredient conversion.
Example Calculation
- Gross masonry volume: 1 m³
- Brick count: 400
- Brick length: 200 mm
- Brick width: 100 mm
- Brick height: 60 mm
- Extra mortar allowance: 10 %
Gross masonry volume = 1 m³; Brick count = 400; Brick length = 200 mm; Brick width = 100 mm; Brick height = 60 mm; Extra mortar allowance = 10 %. Primary result: 0.572.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use this calculator?
Enter gross masonry volume, brick count, brick length, brick width, brick height, extra mortar allowance. The result updates automatically. Use Reset to restore the example values.
What method does it use?
mortar=(wall volume−count ×brick solid volume)(1+extra).. Solid brick external volume deducted; excludes filled cores, cavities and dry-mix ingredient conversion.
Why might a rounded result differ?
The calculation keeps full numeric precision internally, then rounds the displayed result. Rounding intermediate steps by hand can produce a slightly different answer.
Are my inputs saved online?
No. This calculator processes your inputs in your browser. A recently used list stores only calculator names on this device, not your entered values.
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