Brick and Mortar Calculator - Estimate Project Cost

Brick and Mortar Calculator

Wall Area: (m2):

Wall Area: (sqft):

Wall Volume: (m³):

Sand Volume: (m³):

Sand Weight: (kg):

Sand Weight: (tons):

Brick Volume: (m³):

Brick with Mortar Volume: (m³):

Number of Bricks:

Total Brick Volume: (m³):

Mortar Volume: (m³):

Total Mortar Volume with Waste: (m³):

Mortar Waste Factor: 15%

Dry Mortar Volume: (m³):

Cement Volume: (m³):

Number of Cement Bags:

Brick Cost: ($)

Cement Cost: ($)

Sand Cost: ($)

Worker Cost: ($)

Total Cost: ($)

Mixing Precautions for Masonry Mortar

Material Preparation

Cement: Choose the appropriate type and strength grade based on project requirements.
Sand: Use clean, medium-sized sand free from impurities.
Water: Ensure clean and potable water is used.

Proportion Determination

Cement-Sand Ratio: Commonly ranges from 1:2 to 1:6 (cement:sand), depending on the required mortar strength and application.
Additives: Optional additives like lime putty, fly ash, or plasticizers can be used to enhance specific properties. Add them in proper amounts to avoid compromising quality.

Mixing Process

Dry Mixing: Combine cement and sand in the specified ratio. Use tools like a shovel to mix until the color is uniform.
Wet Mixing: Gradually add water while stirring until the mortar achieves the desired consistency. Stir for at least 2 minutes to ensure uniformity. If additives are included, extend stirring to 3 minutes or more.
Mechanical Mixing: Use a mortar mixer whenever possible to achieve better consistency and quality.

Precautions

Material Quality: Verify that cement and sand are free from impurities and meet project specifications.
Accurate Proportion: Adhere strictly to the specified mix ratio to maintain the desired performance of the mortar.
Uniform Stirring: Ensure thorough mixing to eliminate dry powder or clumps.
Immediate Use: Prepare mortar in small batches to avoid long-term storage, which can degrade its quality. Minimize storage time, especially in hot weather, to prevent hardening.
Safety Measures: Use protective gear such as masks and gloves to avoid inhaling dust or direct skin contact with the materials.

Formulas Used:

Step 1: Wall Volume
Formula: Length × Width × Wall Thickness

Step 2: Brick Volume
Formula: Brick Length × Brick Width × Brick Height

Step 3: Brick with Mortar Volume
Formula: (Brick Length + 0.01) × (Brick Width + 0.01) × (Brick Height + 0.01)
The thickness of the mortar is 1.0cm

Step 4: Number of Bricks
Formula: Wall Volume / Brick with Mortar Volume

Step 5: Total Brick Volume
Formula: Number of Bricks × Brick Volume

Step 6: Mortar Volume
Formula: Wall Volume - Total Brick Volume

Step 7: Total Mortar Volume with Waste
Formula: Mortar Volume × 1.15

Step 8: Dry Mortar Volume
Formula: Total Mortar Volume with Waste × 1.25

Step 9: Cement Volume
Formula: (Cement Ratio / (Cement Ratio + Sand Ratio)) × Dry Mortar Volume

Step 10: Number of Cement Bags
Formula: Cement Volume / 0.035

Step 11: Sand Volume
Formula: (Sand Ratio / (Cement Ratio + Sand Ratio)) × Dry Mortar Volume

Step 12: Sand Weight
Formula: Sand Volume × 1550 kg

Step 13: Calculat Cost
Formula: Total Cost = Brick Cost + Sand Cost + Cement Cost + Worker Cost