One brick thick. Standard for veneer over wood/block, garden walls under 4 ft.
Standard joint for modern residential brickwork. The default in BIA specs.
The most common modern US brick. Used for most residential veneer and structural applications.
Stretchers offset by half a brick each course. Easiest to lay, fewest cuts. Default for most veneer walls.
Enter wall dimensions and pick a brick size to see how many bricks, mortar bags, and courses you need.
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Modular brick single wythe · 3/8" joint
Running bond, 5% waste primary pattern (largest wall)
Estimates only. This calculator gives you a strong starting point for a masonry order, but every job has surprises — out-of-square corners, brick breakage during cutting, soldier courses at openings, and the dye-lot variation that makes you want to keep an extra bundle for repair stock five years from now. Always order a full extra bundle when you can; talk to your masonry supplier about pallet-rounding and return policy before you commit.
Brick calculator by DIYRated · Reviewed by Jake Morrison, Licensed GC