Estimate materials for a straight non-load-bearing wall laid in running bond. Follow the project plans for lintels, ties and reinforcement.
Course layout
- Full units
- Half units
- Cuts
Wall material estimate
- Courses: 12
- Net wall area: 80 ft²
- In layout: 84 full units, 6 half units and 6 cuts
- Purchase with waste: 100 full units and 7 half units
- The estimate budgets one full unit per cut. Check half-unit dimensions with your supplier.
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How it works
Enter wall dimensions in feet, then unit dimensions and mortar joints in inches. Use actual unit dimensions and enter fractions such as 15 5/8.
Add doors and windows by their position from the left edge and height above the floor, all in inches.
Review the running-bond drawing and the purchase estimate for full and half units.
Frequently asked questions
How does the calculator handle doors and windows?
It removes each opening from the course drawing. Units that cross an opening or wall edge are trimmed in the layout.
Does the estimate reuse offcuts?
The purchase estimate budgets a full unit for each cut. Check the half-unit size offered by your supplier before ordering.