Brick masonry is fundamental to most Indian construction.
Standard Indian Brick Size
Nominal: 230mm × 110mm × 70mm
Actual: 215mm × 102mm × 65mm
Bricks per m³: ~500 bricks
Bricks per m² (230mm wall): ~56-60 bricks
Complete Example: 10m × 8m building, 230mm walls, 3m height
Step 1: Wall Area
Perimeter = 2(10+8) = 36m
Wall area = 36 × 3 = 108 m²
Step 2: Deduct Openings
2 Doors (1×2m) = 4 m²
4 Windows (1×1m) = 4 m²
Net area = 108 – 8 = 100 m²
Step 3: Number of Bricks
100 m² × 56 bricks/m² = 5,600 bricks
Step 4: Add Wastage (8%)
5,600 × 1.08 = 6,048 bricks ≈ 6,050 bricks
Cost Calculation
| Item | Qty | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks | 6,050 | ₹5 | ₹30,250 |
| Cement (mortar 1:6) | 8 bags | ₹400 | ₹3,200 |
| Sand | 23 m³ | ₹1500 | ₹34,500 |
| Labour | 20 days | ₹1000 | ₹20,000 |
| TOTAL | ₹87,950 | ||
