Calculator Assumptions

These quantities are based on standard stock brick dimensions (222mmX106mmX73mm), and assumes a joint of 10mm. A wastage of 5% has been applied on mortar and a 2.5% breakage on brick.

NB: These are estimates only. For precise quotes please bring your measurement or house plans to our nearest store

Bricks per SQM of Single Wall 115mm 52
Bricks per SQM of Double Skin Wall 230mm 104
Wheel Barrow Volume (l) 65
Weight of Cement Bag 50
Volume of Bag of Cement (l) 33
Volume of Mortar per brick laid 0.00034
Cement Bags per cubic metre of Class I Mortar 9.5
Volume of Sand per cubic metre of Class I Mortar 1.23
Weight of a bag of sand 40
Volume of 40kg sand bag 30
Litres in a Cubic Metre 1000
Joint width on Brick Work 10mm