Concrete & Masonry Calculators
Free construction calculators and practical guides for estimating bricks, concrete blocks, mortar, and other masonry materials.
Concrete & masonry calculators
Estimate quantities for common masonry projects using your own project dimensions.
Brick Calculator
Estimate the number of bricks needed for a wall based on wall dimensions, brick size, mortar joints, and waste.
Concrete Block Calculator
Calculate the number of concrete blocks required for a wall using your wall dimensions, block size, openings, and waste.
Concrete & masonry guides
Understand the materials, dimensions, and calculations behind common block and masonry projects.
Concrete Block Sizes
Compare standard CMU sizes, nominal and actual dimensions, common block widths, and typical masonry applications.
Concrete Block Mortar
Learn about mortar for concrete blocks, common mortar mixes, joint sizes, coverage, and how mortar affects material estimates.
Concrete Block Cost
Understand the major factors behind concrete block wall costs, including blocks, mortar, labor, openings, and project size.
Estimate materials before you build
Masonry projects can require more material than a simple wall area calculation suggests. Block or brick dimensions, mortar joints, openings, wall thickness, and construction waste can all affect the final quantity.
Start with a calculator to get a project-specific estimate, then use the guides to understand the measurements and materials involved.