Brick Work Material Calculator Online – Estimate Bricks, Cement, Sand & Cost
Use our free Brick Work Material Calculator to quickly estimate the number of bricks, cement, and sand required for your wall construction. This tool helps homeowners, contractors, and engineers save time, avoid wastage, and plan costs effectively.
What is a Brick Work Material Calculator?
A Brick Work Material Calculator is an online tool that calculates the number of bricks, amount of cement, and sand required for building walls based on wall dimensions, brick size, and mortar thickness.
Benefits of Using a Brick Work Calculator
- Saves time compared to manual calculation
- Provides accurate estimation of materials
- Helps in cost planning and budgeting
- Reduces wastage of construction materials
- Easy to use for both professionals and homeowners
Brick Work Calculator Tool
Use our free Brick Work Material Calculator to easily estimate bricks, cement, sand, mortar, and cost for your wall construction. Simply enter wall quantity or wall dimensions, brick size, cement-sand ratio, mortar thickness, and material rates. Default values are already set by Soved, so you only need to update the wall quantity and cement-sand ratio to get instant results in multiple units. It also provides labour cost and material cost estimation for complete brick masonry work.
If you already know the wall area in square meter or square feet, you can use the calculator in a simple way without entering full wall dimensions. Just enter the total wall area value in the wall length input box and type 1 in the wall height box (make sure both are in the same unit: either meter for sqm or foot for sqft). Then select or enter the wall thickness in inches, millimeters, or centimeters as per your requirement. The calculator will automatically adjust and give you accurate results for the number of bricks, cement, sand, mortar, and cost in a second. This feature is especially useful when you have the wall area from architectural drawings or BOQ in sqm or sqft and want quick results without manual conversions.
Brick Work Material Calculator – Demo Video
Formula: Brickwork material calculation formula
Note- All dimensions must be in the same unit (e.g., meter, in volume cum, in weight kg).
Brick wall quantity in volume = (Brick wall length × Brick wall breadth × Brick wall height × Number of walls) – Total openings volume in brick wall
Opening quantity in volume = Door opening quantity + Window opening quantity + Any other opening quantity if available in brick wall
Door or Window or Any opening quantity in volume = Opening length × Opening height × Opening breadth same as wall thickness
Suppose material wastage on site = w %
Brick wall quantity with wastage in volume = Brick wall quantity in volume × (1 + w×0.01)
One brick volume = Brick length × Brick breadth × Brick height
One brick volume with joint mortar thickness = (Brick length + joint mortar thickness) × (Brick breadth + joint mortar thickness) × (Brick height + joint mortar thickness)
Wet mortar quantity in volume per brick = One brick volume with joint mortar thickness – One brick volume
Bricks quantity in numbers = Brick wall quantity with wastage in volume / One brick volume with joint mortar thickness
Bricks quantity in volume = Bricks quantity in numbers × One brick volume
Bricks quantity in weight = Bricks quantity in volume × Bricks density
Wet mortar quantity in volume = Wet mortar quantity in volume per brick × Bricks quantity in numbers
Wet to dry mortar volume coefficient = 1.25 to 1.35
Dry mortar quantity in volume = 1.33 × Wet mortar quantity in volume
Cement, sand ratio = 1:a
Cement ratio = 1
Sand ratio = a
Cement ratio + Sand ratio = 1 + a
Cement quantity in volume = Dry mortar quantity in volume × 1 / (1+a)
Cement quantity in weight = Cement quantity in volume × Cement density
Cement quantity in bag = Cement quantity in weight / 1 bag cement weight
Sand quantity in volume = Dry mortar quantity in volume × a / (1+a)
Sand quantity in weight = Sand quantity in volume × Sand density
Water cement ratio = Water quantity in weight / Cement quantity in weight
Water quantity in weight = Cement quantity in weight × Water cement ratio
Water quantity in volume = Water quantity in weight / Water density
Wet mortar density = (Cement quantity in weight + Sand quantity in weight + Water quantity in weight) / Wet mortar quantity in volume
Brick wall density = (Bricks quantity in weight + Cement quantity in weight + Sand quantity in weight + Water quantity in weight) / Brick wall quantity in volume
Material cost = Material quantity × Material rate
Note- Material quantity and material rate must be same e.g., material quantity is in …. cum then material rate will be in Rs…./ cum
Bricks cost = Bricks quantity in volume × Bricks rate in volume
Total mandays = In a one day average manpower strength or quantity in nos for 8 hours or equivalent
Total production rate = Production rate per manday × Total mandays in a one day
Total worker cost = (High skilled Worker quantity in nos × High skilled Worker rate) + (Skilled Worker quantity in nos × Skilled Worker rate) + (Unskilled Worker quantity in nos × Unskilled Worker rate)
Total calendar days = Brick wall quantity without wastage / Total production rate per day
Total cost of brick wall workers = Total calendar days × Total worker cost per day
Measurement rate = Total worker cost per day / Total production rate per day
Measurement rate = Total worker cost / Brick wall quantity in volume
Total material plus worker with other cost = Total material cost + Total worker cost + Total other cost
Measurement rate with material and other cost = Total material plus worker with other cost / Brick wall quantity without wastage
Terminology used in brick work material calculator
Below are the important construction terms used in our Brick Work Material Calculator with their meanings:
Wall Quantity
Total volume of the wall that needs to be constructed. It can be entered in cubic meter, cubic feet.
Wall Dimensions
The length, height, and thickness of the wall with the numbers of identical wall entered to calculate total wall quantity.
Brick Size
Standard or custom dimensions of a single brick (length × width × height). Some brick size used in India or other country are written below-
India (Standard Modular Brick): 190 × 90 × 90 mm
India (Traditional Non-Modular Brick): 230 × 110 × 75 mm
USA (Modular Brick): 194 × 92 × 57 mm
UK: 215 × 102.5 × 65 mm
Australia: 230 × 110 × 76 mm
South Africa: 222 × 106 × 73 mm
Canada: 190 × 90 × 57 mm
Nepal: 240 × 115 × 57 mm
Bangladesh: 248 × 123 × 75 mm
Philippines: 215 × 102 × 65 mm
Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia): ~200 × 100 × 100 mm
Cement mortar and mix ratio
A workable paste of cement, sand, and water used to bind bricks together.
- 1:4 – Stronger mix, used in load-bearing walls
- 1:6 – Commonly used for residential walls
- 1:8 – For non-load bearing walls
Mortar Thickness
The average thickness of mortar joints between bricks, usually 10–12 mm.
Cement-Sand Ratio
The proportion of cement to sand in mortar, commonly 1:4, 1:5, or 1:6.
Water-Cement Ratio
The ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement used in mortar, affecting strength and workability.
Material Density
The mass per unit volume of materials such as cement, sand, or bricks. Example: Density of cement ≈ 1440 kg/m³.
Material Rate
The cost of cement, sand, and bricks per unit (kg, bag, cubic meter, or piece) used for cost estimation.
Wet to Dry Mortar Volume Coefficient
A conversion factor (usually 1.33) used to account for shrinkage when mortar dries.
Wastage
Extra percentage of materials added to cover handling loss and breakage, usually 3–5%.
Labour Cost
The cost of manpower (masons and helpers) required for brick masonry, often calculated per cubic meter or per 1000 bricks.
Material Cost
The total cost of bricks, cement, and sand required for the wall.
Total Brickwork Cost
Sum of material cost, labour cost and other cost like scaffolding and curing, giving complete brick masonry expense.
What is a Manday and production rate in construction work?
A Manday means the amount of work that one worker can complete in one working day. It is a standard unit used in construction to measure labour productivity and estimate manpower requirement.
Manday = Work done by 1 worker in 1 day.
If 2 workers work for 1 day, that is 2 mandays.
Formula:
Mandays required = Total Quantity of Work ÷ Output per Worker per Day
Production rate = Total work done in a day / Total worker engaged in a day
Example: If 1 mason and 2 helpers can do 0.9 cubic meter of brickwork in a day,
Then production rate = 0.9 / (1+2)
Production rate = 0.3 cum/manday
and you have 9 cubic meter total work:
Mandays required = 9 ÷ 0.30 = 30 mandays.
If you engaged 1 team (1 mason + 2 helper)
Mason mandays = 30 × (1/(1+2)) = 10 mandays
Helper mandays = 30 × (2/3) = 20 mandays
Calendar days = Total work / Production rate in a day
Production rate in a day = Production rate per manday × Total mandays in a day
This helps in calculating labour cost by multiplying mandays with local wage rates for masons and helpers.
Abbreviation used in wall material estimation
Abbreviation:
★ cum = cubic meter
★ cft = cubic feet
★ kg = kilogram
★ lb = libra or pound
★ bag = 50 kg cement bag
★ L = litre
★ 1 L = 1 kg
★ kl = kilolitre (1000 litres)
★ Nos = numbers
★ %age = percentage
★ t = tonne (1 metric tonne = 1000 kg)
★ gal (US) = US gallon (3.785 litres)
★ gal (UK) = UK gallon (4.546 litres)
★ Rs. = rupees
★ Er. = Engineer
★ Sup. = Superwiser
★ manday = 8 hour of 1 worker
Cost Estimation for Brick Work
Cost depends on material rates in your area. For example:
- Bricks: ₹8–₹12 per piece
- Cement: ₹380–₹420 per bag
- Sand: ₹60–₹90 per cubic ft
Using the calculator, you can link material quantities to cost for budget planning.
Brick Work vs Block Work
Some projects use concrete blocks instead of bricks. Blocks are larger, require fewer joints, and save mortar. However, bricks are more traditional and easier to source in many regions.
FAQs: Brick Work Material Calculator
How many bricks are required for 1 cubic meter of brickwork?
For standard size 190×90×90 mm with mortar, approx. 500 bricks are required for 1 m³ of brickwork.
How much cement and sand is required for 1 m³ of brickwork?
For 1:5 mortar, around 1.5 bags of cement and 0.26 m³ sand is required per 1 m³ of brickwork.
What is the wastage factor for bricks?
Always add 3–5% extra bricks and mortar for breakage and wastage.
Which mortar ratio is best for brickwork?
1:6 (cement:sand) is the most commonly used ratio for residential walls. 1:4 is used for stronger walls and foundations.
How to calculate bricks for a wall?
To calculate bricks, multiply wall length × height × thickness to get volume, subtract openings, then divide by the volume of one brick with mortar.
What is the standard brick size in construction?
The standard modular brick size is 190 × 90 × 90 mm without mortar and 200 × 100 × 100 mm with mortar.
How much mortar is required for 1 cubic meter of brickwork?
Approximately 0.26 cubic meters of mortar is required for 1 cubic meter of brickwork.
How many bricks are needed for 100 sq ft wall?
For a 9-inch thick wall of 100 sq ft, about 1100 bricks are needed including mortar joints.
What is the ratio of cement and sand for brickwork?
The most common ratio for cement mortar in brickwork is 1:6 (1 part cement, 6 parts sand).
How to calculate cement quantity for brick wall?
First calculate dry mortar volume, then apply the cement ratio. Cement bags = Dry mortar volume × (1 ÷ sum of ratio parts) ÷ 0.035.
0.035 is equal to 1 bag cement quantity in cum
Can I use different mortar ratios for brickwork?
Yes, depending on strength requirements. Common ratios are 1:4, 1:5, and 1:6 for walls, and 1:4, 1:5 for plastering.
How thick is a standard brick wall?
A standard single brick wall is 9 inches (230 mm) thick, while a half brick wall is 4.5 inches (115 mm) thick.
How to calculate openings in a wall for brickwork?
Calculate the volume of each opening (length × height × wall thickness) and subtract it from the total wall volume.
How many bricks are required for a 10×10 room?
A 10 ft × 10 ft room with 9 ft height and 9-inch walls requires approximately 4,000–4,500 bricks.
How to calculate cost of brickwork?
Cost = (Bricks × rate per brick) + (Cement quantity × rate) + (Sand quantity × rate) + Labor charges.
How much cement is needed for 1000 bricks?
On average, 3 bags of cement are required for 1000 bricks using a 1:6 mortar ratio.
How many bricks are in 1 bag of cement?
With a 1:6 mortar ratio, one 50 kg bag of cement is sufficient for approximately 333 bricks.
What is the density of brickwork?
The density of brick masonry with cement mortar is about 1800–2000 kg/m³.
Which brick is best for house construction?
First-class burnt clay bricks or solid concrete blocks are considered best for strong and durable walls.
How to calculate number of bricks for boundary wall?
Boundary wall bricks = (Length × Height × Thickness) ÷ Volume of one brick with mortar.
What is the average labour cost for brick masonry work?
The average labour cost for brick masonry depends on location and skill level of masons. In India, it generally ranges from ₹600 to ₹900 per cubic meter of brickwork or ₹600 to ₹1200 per day for one mason with helpers.
How do I calculate labour cost in brickwork estimation?
Labour cost is calculated by multiplying the number of masons and helpers required with the daily wage rate and the total time needed to complete the brickwork. Productivity rates (e.g., 0.75–1.0 cum per worker per day) are used to estimate time.
Does labour cost vary with wall thickness?
Yes. Thicker walls (9 inch or 230 mm) require more bricks and mortar per unit area compared to thinner walls (4.5 inch or 115 mm), which increases the labour time and cost accordingly.
How many bricks can a mason lay per day?
On average, a skilled mason with two helpers can lay around 900–1200 modular bricks per day in 9 inch wall, or 1200–1500 bricks in 4.5 inch wall. This directly affects the daily labour cost calculation.
Is labour cost included in brickwork material calculators?
Most online brickwork material calculators provide only the material estimation (bricks, cement, sand). Labour cost needs to be added separately based on local wage rates and productivity. But Soved’s this calculator includes.
How to reduce labour cost in brick masonry?
Labour cost can be reduced by using standard size modular bricks, proper planning of wall layout, providing sufficient scaffolding and material supply, and ensuring continuous work without idle time for masons and helpers.
Do mason wages vary region to region?
Yes. Mason and helper wages vary widely depending on city, rural area, demand, and skill availability. Always check local wage rates while estimating labour cost for brickwork.
Does Soved’s calculator include scaffolding and curing water cost?
Yes. Soved’s brick work material calculator include scaffolding cost or curing water cost as a percentage of total brick work cost. These are additional expenses that occur during construction and should be added separately while estimating the total cost.
Scaffolding Cost: For walls above 1.5 m height, scaffolding is required for masons and helpers to work safely. The cost is usually around 2% to 3.5% of total cost, or can be charged as a lump sum depending on site conditions.
Curing Water Cost: Proper curing of brick masonry is essential for strength. The cost of water and labour for curing is generally 1%–2% of the total brickwork cost. For example, if your wall work costs ₹1,00,000, curing cost will be around ₹1,000–₹2,000.
Scaffolding cost in % for brick wall quantity
Rule of thumb (India, brick masonry): add scaffolding as % of total brickwork cost based on wall height.
- Up to 3.0 m height: 1% – 2%
- 3.0 – 5.5 m: 2% – 3.5%
- 5.5 – 8.0 m: 3.5% – 5%
- 8.0 – 12 m: 5% – 7%
- 12 m or complex elevations: 7% – 10%+
What is the CPWD production rate for brick masonry?
As per CPWD Analysis of Rates, the average output (production rate) of brick masonry per manday or per team (1 mason + 2 helper) is:
- Brickwork in superstructure (230 mm thick wall): ≈ 0.26 m³/manday or 0.8 m³/day by team
- Brickwork in half brick wall (115 mm thick): ≈ 0.333 m³/manday or 1.00 m³/day by team
- Brickwork in foundation & plinth: ≈ 0.333 m³/manday or 1.00 m³/day by team
These outputs are based on a team consisting of 1 mason + 2 helpers.
Example: If total wall quantity = 8 m³, for 230 mm wall:
Mandays required = 8 ÷ 0.80 = 10 mandays (team-days).
CPWD uses these standard production rates in cost estimation and tendering across government projects in India.
What is economical brickwork?
Economical brickwork means building strong and durable walls at the lowest cost by using standard-size bricks, correct mortar ratio, thin 10 mm joints, proper curing, and skilled workmanship.
Which mortar ratio is best for economical brickwork?
The most economical mortar mix is 1:6 (cement : sand) for normal walls. For load-bearing walls, 1:4 can be used. Using richer mixes increases cost without much strength advantage.