Face Brick Calculator

How to use it

1. Calculate gross area: 8m x 2.8m = 22.4m²
2. Subtract openings: 22.4m² - 4m² = 18.4m² net
3. Calculate bricks: 18.4m² x 55/m² x 1.07 (7% waste) = 1,083 bricks
4. Calculate mortar: 18.4m² x 20 kg/m² = 368 kg
5. Calculate joint grout: 18.4m² x 0.5 kg/m² = 9.2 kg

Common mistakes

• ⚠️ Not accounting for higher waste (7%) due to face brick delicacy
• ⚠️ Not including special joint grout for exposed brickwork
• ⚠️ Not ordering extra bricks for cutting and pattern layout

Worked example

Calculate face bricks for a facade 8m x 2.8m deducting 4m² for openings.

Facade of {area_bruta} m² gross ({area_neta} m² net) requires {ladrillos_ud} face bricks, {mortar_kg} kg of mortar and {lechada_kg} kg of joint grout.

Input guide