Material Estimating

Measurements

One Ton= 2000 lbs.
One Cubic Yard= 27 Cubic Feet 3'x3'x3'= 27 cubic feet
Square Feet= length x width 10'x10'= 100 sq. ft.
 
Natural Stone

Full Dimensional Stone
Approx 1.5 tons per pallet
Building Stone 3" to 5" thick approx 35-40 sq. ft. per ton
3 bags of mortar and 1/2 yard of sand per ton of stone.

Thin Veneer
Less than 15 lbs. per sq. ft.
Approx 125 sq. ft. per pallet
Approx 8 sq. ft. per EZ Pac Mini
**Thin Brick & Natural Stone must be thoroughly washed prior to installation. Please download the "Natural Stone Thin Veneer" brochure for additional details.**

Flagstone
Thin Patio 1" to 1/2" thick covers approx 150-180 sq. ft.
Patio Grade 1" to 2" thick covers approx 100-120 sq. ft.
Slabs 2" to 3" thick covers approx 75-100 sq. ft.

Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)

4"X8"x16"= 1.125 block per sqft
2 ½ bags mortar per 100 block (40 block per bag)
1/2 yard of sand per 100 block

Brick Sizes & Square Footage Info

Approx. 7 bags mortar per 1000 brick (143 brick per bag)
Approx. 1 yard of sand per 1000 brick
4.5 brick per sq. ft. for paving, hearths (laid flat - solid brick)
Wall Ties- 1 per every 10 brick (100 wall ties per 1000)

Modular Size- 3 5/8"d X 2 1/4"h X 7 5/8"l
Approx 6.86 per sqft
Standard Size- 3 1/2"d X 2 1/4"h X 8"l
Approx 6.55 per sqft
Queen Size- 2 3/4"d X 2 3/4"h X 8"l
Approx 5.5 per sqft
Engineer Size- 3 1/2"d X 2 3/4"h X 8"l
Approx 5.5 per sqft
Big John Size- 3"d X 2 5/8"h X 8 5/8"l
Approx 5.33 per sqft
King Size- 3"d X 2 5/8"h X 9 5/8"l
Approx 4.8 per sqft
Executive or 3x10 Size- 3"d X 3"h X 10"l
Approx 4.1 per sqft
Roman Size- 3 5/8"d X 1 5/8"h X 11 5/8"l
Approx 6 per sqft
Norman Size- 3 5/8"d X 2 1/4"h X 11 5/8"l
Approx 4.57 per sqft
Utility Size- 3 5/8"d X 3 5/8"h X 11 5/8"l
Approx 3.0 per sqft
Closure- 3 1/2"d X 3 5/8"h X 7 5/8"l
Approx 5.4 per sqft
Wall Unit- 3 1/2"d X 7 5/8"h X 7 5/8"l
Approx 2.25 per sqft
4x16 Size- 3 5/8"d X 3 5/8"h X 15 5/8"l
Approx 2.25 per sqft
8x16 Size- 3 5/8"d X 7 5/8"h X 15 5/8"l
Approx 1.125 per sqft

* Square footage estimates are based on use of a 3/8" Mortar Joint. For specific regional availability and sizing, please contact your Metro Brick representative.  Estimating blueprints is a courtesy.  Take-offs are not guaranteed.  Double check quantities with mason prior to ordering.

Modular	Standard	Engineer
King	Queen	Closure
Wall Unit	Big John	Utility
Norwegian	Norman	Executive