1The Cubic Yards Required is a formal quantity. This calculation does not allow for form deflections, variations in dimensions, spillage, or waste.
2The Cubic Yards Required is a formal quantity. There is significant variation in fill space among different blocks. This calculator assumes the use of double open-ended bond beam blocks. This calculation does not allow for variations in dimensions, spillage, or waste.
Quick Reference Guide
Block
- 3 Bags Mortar per 100 Block (35 Block per Bag) 1000 lb. Sand per 100 Block
- 1.125 Block per sq. ft. of Wall Area 75% of Wall Length give Block per
- Course Number of Courses = 1.5 X Height of wall Glass Block 25-8x8’s per
- Bag Mortar Brick weight (average) 3.56lbs. std size
- 4.35lbs. oversized
Brick
- Approx. 7 Bag of Mortar per 1000 Brick Approx. 1 Ton Sand per 1000 Brick Figure 7 Brick per Sq. Ft. (Allows for Waste)
- 4.625 Courses Brick per foot of Wall Height 5 Brick per Sq.Ft. for Pavers, Hearths