Masonry, Block & Reinforcement Calculators

Unit counts and mortar quantities for block, brick and segmental retaining wall work, plus the rebar layout and weight math that goes into slabs, footings and walls.

6 calculators in this category

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Concrete Block Calculator
Count concrete blocks for a wall from length, height and nominal size. Deduct openings and get courses, blocks per course, mortar bags and core grout in cubic yards.
Brick Calculator
Count face bricks from wall size, brick size and joint thickness. Get bricks per square foot, total brick with waste, course count and mortar volume in bags.
Mortar Mix Calculator
Work out mortar volume for block or brick, then split it into portland cement, hydrated lime and sand by ASTM C270 proportions, or into pre-blended 80 lb bags.
Rebar Spacing Calculator
Lay out a two-way rebar grid for a slab or footing. Get bar counts each way, lineal feet with lap splices, stock bars to order, tie count and steel area per foot.
Rebar Weight Calculator (lb/ft & kg/m)
Convert rebar size and total length into weight and tonnage. Covers ASTM #3 to #18 bars and metric diameters, with unit weights in lb/ft and kg/m plus cost.
Retaining Wall Block Calculator
Count segmental retaining wall blocks, caps and courses for any wall length and exposed height, plus base gravel tonnage and drainage stone behind the wall.

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