How many bricks per m²?

Depends on size and joint: the default is indicative; confirm with the manufacturer's sheet.

How many bricks per square foot?

At the default 34 pcs/m² that's about 3.2 bricks per sq ft before waste. Switch to Imperial to work in sq ft throughout.

How many bricks per pallet?

It depends on size (a few hundred for standard units). The calculator gives pieces; divide by your yard's pallet count.

What about a double-wythe wall?

Roughly double the single-wythe count: use your unit's ratio for that bond.

Brick calculator

Units per m² by size and bond (default 34 pcs/m², double hollow brick half-brick wall).

Purchase quantity

727.6 unit

Net measurement: 680 unit · Waste 7 %

Net bricks680 unit
Bricks to buy2 pallet

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How it's calculated (visible formula)

pcs = area × pcs/m²; buy = pcs × (1+waste)

Net geometric measurement, no waste.
Adjustable waste % for cuts and breakage.
Purchase rounded up to sellable units (boxes, bags, buckets, boards).

See methodology and formula versions

Worked example: 20 m² wall

20 × 34 = 680 pcs
+7% → 727.6

→ 728 bricks (≈2 pallets by size).

Common mistakes

Using the half-brick ratio for a one-brick wall.
Forgetting lintels and opening cuts.

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FAQs

How many bricks per m²?: Depends on size and joint: the default is indicative; confirm with the manufacturer's sheet.
How many bricks per square foot?: At the default 34 pcs/m² that's about 3.2 bricks per sq ft before waste. Switch to Imperial to work in sq ft throughout.
How many bricks per pallet?: It depends on size (a few hundred for standard units). The calculator gives pieces; divide by your yard's pallet count.
What about a double-wythe wall?: Roughly double the single-wythe count: use your unit's ratio for that bond.

Maintained by Srikanta M · Formula v1.0.0 · Verified 2026-09-10 · Updated 2026-09-10 · Limits: quantity estimation, not structural design or site supervision.