Block Calculators
Use the block calculator below to calculate the amount of materials needed, or download the Masonry Conversion Table worksheet for calculation guidelines.

Masonry Conversion Tables

 

Block required: top

Length (ft)
Height (ft)
Total Block Required:


(add approx. 5% to the total for waste)

Mortar bags needed for block count: top

Block count 
Mortar Bags Required:


(add approx. 5% to the total for waste)

 

Sand amount needed for block count: top

Block count
Sand (tons) Required:

(add ½ yard to the total amount you will need)

 

Wall reinforcing (Ladder or Truss type): top

Block count
L.F. Type
16"   24"
Linear Feet Required:

(add approx. 5% to the total for waste)

 

Block fill: top

Block Count
Block Size
6 '' 8 '' 12 ''
Cubic Yard Required:

(add ½ yard to the total amount you will need)

 

Zonolite type fill: top


 Wall (sq ft)
Block Size
8 inch 12 inch
Bags Required:

(add approx. 5% to the total for waste)