UK Brick Calculator
UK Brick Calculator
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1 Wall Dimensions
metres
metres
Enter the total length and height of the wall to be built. For multiple walls of the same type, enter the combined length.
2 Wall Type
standard UK metric bricks with 10mm joints
UK standard brick: 215mm × 102.5mm × 65mm. With 10mm mortar joints: half-brick wall = 60 bricks/m², one-brick wall = 120 bricks/m². Based on BS EN 771-1 and PD 6697.
3 Openings (Deductions)
metres
metres
Enter the width and height of each door, window, or other opening to deduct from the wall area. Leave blank if no openings.
4 Waste & Cost
£ per brick (excl. VAT)
~0.03 m³ per m² (half-brick)
Waste guidance: RICS NRM2 recommends 5% for standard brickwork, rising to 10%+ for cut bricks around reveals and complex patterns. The 7% default suits most domestic and small commercial work.
✓ Results
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Total Bricks Required
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Net Wall Area (m²)
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Mortar Required (m³)
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Estimated Brick Cost
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Standards & Assumptions
Brick size: UK standard metric — 215 × 102.5 × 65mm (BS EN 771-1).
Joint thickness: 10mm mortar joints (PD 6697).
Bricks per m²: Half-brick wall = 60/m², one-brick wall = 120/m².
Mortar: ~0.03 m³/m² (half-brick), ~0.06 m³/m² (one-brick). Based on 1:6 cement:sand mix.
Waste: Per RICS NRM2 guidance; adjust for complexity.
Note: This calculator provides an estimate for ordering purposes. Always verify quantities against detailed drawings before procurement. Figures exclude DPC, lintels, wall ties, and ancillary materials.