General Measurement Units
| One Ton | 2,000 lb |
|---|---|
| One Cubic yd. | 27 cu ft. (3’ × 3’ × 3’) |
| Square Feet | Length × Width (e.g., 10’ × 10’ = 100 sq. ft.) |
Natural Stone
Full-Dimensional Stone
| Per Pallet | Approx. 1.5 tons per pallet |
|---|---|
| Building Stone | 3″ to 5″ thick - Approx. 35-40 sq. ft. per ton |
| Per Ton of Stone | 3 bags of mortar and ½ yd. of sand |
Thin Veneer
| Per Square Feet | Less than 15 lb |
|---|---|
| Per Pallet | Approx. 125 sq. ft. |
| Per EZ Pac Mini | Approx. 8 sq. ft. |
Please Note: 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 ½″ 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. |
Blocks
Concrete Masonry Units (CMU)
| 4″ × 8″ × 16″ | 1.125 blocks per sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Mortar per 100 Blocks | 2 ½ bags (40 blocks per bag) |
| Sand per 100 Blocks | ½ yd. of sand |
Bricks
Brick Sizes & Square Footage Info
| Bags of Mortar per 1000 Brick | Approx. 7 bags (143 bricks per bag) |
|---|---|
| yd. of Sand per 1000 bricks | Approx. 1 yd. |
| Bricks per sq. ft. | 4.5 bricks for paving, hearths (laid flat – solid brick) |
| Wall Ties | 1 per every 10 bricks (100 wall ties per 1000) |
Modular
3 ⅝″ d × 2 ¼″ h × 7 ⅝″ l
(Approx. 6.86 per sq. ft.)
Standard
3 ½″ d × 2 ¼″ h × 8″ l
(Approx. 6.55 per sq. ft.)
Engineer
3 ½″ d × 2 ¾″ h × 8″ l
(Approx. 5.5 per sq. ft.)
King
3″ d × 2 ⅝″ h × 9 ⅝″ l
(Approx. 4.8 per sq. ft.)
Queen
3″ d × 2 ¾″ h × 8″ l
(Approx. 5.5 per sq. ft.)
Closure
3 ½″ d × 3 ⅝″ h × 7 ⅝″ l
(Approx. 5.4 per sq. ft.)
Wall Unit
3 ½″ d × 7 ⅝″ h × 7 ⅝″ l
(Approx. 2.25 per sq. ft.)
Big John
3″ d × 2 ⅝″ h × 8 ⅝″ l
(Approx. 5.33 per sq. ft.)
Utility
3 ⅝″ d × 3 ⅝″ h × 11 ⅝″ l
(Approx. 3.0 per sq. ft.)
Norwegian
3 ½″ d × 2 ¾″ h × 11 ⅝″ l
(Approx. 3.84 per sq. ft.)
Norman
3 ⅝″ d × 2 ¼″ h × 11 ⅝″ l
(Approx. 4.57 per sq. ft.)
Executive (3×10)
3″ d × 3″ h × 10″ l
(Approx. 4.1 per sq. ft.)
Additional Brick Sizes
| Roman | 3 ⅝ ″ d × 1 ⅝ ″ h × 11 ⅝ ″ l (Approx. 6 per sq. ft.) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × 16 | 3 ⅝ ″ d × 3 ⅝ ″ h × 15 ⅝ ″ l (Approx. 2.25 per sq. ft.) | |||||||||
| 8 × 16 | 3 ⅝ ″ d × 7 ⅝ ″ h × 15 ⅝ ″ l (Approx. 1.125 per sq. ft.) | |||||||||
Please Note: 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.