How to use the Brick Calculator
Enter the wall size and brick size. The calculator adds the mortar joint to each brick, works out how many bricks fit, then estimates mortar volume, cement bags (50 kg) and sand for your chosen mix, plus wastage.
Standard Indian modular bricks are 190 × 90 × 90 mm; with a 10 mm joint that is about 500 bricks per cubic metre. Deduct door and window openings for best results.
Frequently asked questions
How many bricks are in 1 cubic metre?
About 500 modular bricks (190 × 90 × 90 mm) with 10 mm mortar joints, before wastage.
What mortar ratio is used for brickwork?
1:6 (cement:sand) is common for 230 mm walls and 1:4 for thin 115 mm partition walls — follow your engineer's specification.