Mortar Calculator

Estimate mortar volume and bags for a brick or CMU block wall (USA-first). Change assumptions anytime.



Optional: mortar type (for mix ratio guidance)
Ratios and strengths reflect common guidance (reference-style). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Results

Net wall area
Estimated units
Mortar (wet volume)
Mortar bags (rounded up)

Details

Mortar (dry mix volume)
Mortar (yd³ equivalent)
Waste included
Bag yield used

Assumptions (transparent)

  • Units are estimated using (unit length + joint) × (unit height + joint) layout spacing.
  • Mortar wet volume ≈ wall volume − unit solid volume (simplified). Best for typical brick/CMU walls.
  • Dry-mix volume uses a factor of 1.33× (common guidance). :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
  • Bags are always rounded up to whole bags. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
If your block has large voids, your real mortar may be lower. For exact spec work, follow manufacturer coverage data.

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