Okay, guys, so today I’m gonna walk you through something I did recently – figuring out how many bricks I needed for a little project. I used one of those online “brick sq ft calculators,” and I’m gonna show you how I did it, step-by-step. It’s not rocket science, trust me.
The Project
So, I’ve got this bare patch of ground in my backyard, and I wanted to build a small brick patio. Nothing fancy, just a little area to put a couple of chairs and a small table. Before I could even think about buying bricks, I needed to know how many to buy, right?
Finding My Measurements
First things first, I grabbed my trusty tape measure. I measured the length and width of the area I wanted to cover. I am not a very good design worker. I like things simple, so I plan it to make a retangle shape *’s say it was 10 feet long and 8 feet wide. Pretty basic stuff.
Using the Brick Calculator
Next, I jumped online and searched for “brick sq ft calculator.” There are a bunch of these things out there, so I just picked one that looked simple enough. Most of them ask for the same basic info:
- Length of the area: I typed in “10” (for 10 feet).
- Width of the area: I typed in “8” (for 8 feet).
- Brick Size:Usually, the default is a standard brick * the calculator gave me some options for standard sizes, and I just went with the default ’cause that’s what I was planning on using.
- Waste Factor: The calculator may show a ‘waste factor’ input box, It is used for some damaged brick or for * the default is 10, and I just keep it.
I hit the “Calculate” button (or whatever it was called), and BAM! The calculator spit out the total square footage (80 sq ft in my case) and, more importantly, the estimated number of bricks I’d need. It even added a little extra for “wastage” – you know, in case you break a few or need to make some cuts.
Double-Checking Everything
Now, I’m a bit of a “measure twice, cut once” kind of guy, so I double-checked the calculator’s results. I did some quick math in my head: 10 feet x 8 feet = 80 square feet. Yep, that part was right. I had decided how to arrange these bricks before, I chose a simple way, no special pattern.
Ordering the Bricks
With my brick count in hand (or, well, on my phone screen), I felt confident enough to head to the local hardware store.I ordered all stuff from them, so I don’t have to calculate mortar.
And that’s all !
