Material Estimating
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)
| 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 |
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.
HEADQUATERS
2184 Joe Field Road
Dallas, Texas 75229
(972) 991-4488
TOLAR LOCATION
6500 Highway 377 West
Tolar, Texas 76476
(817) 223-4492
ENNIS LOCATION
706 South I-45
Ennis, Texas 75119
(972) 878-8000
HEADQUATERS
2184 Joe Field Road
Dallas, Texas 75229
(972) 991-4488
TOLAR LOCATION
6500 Highway 377 West
Tolar, Texas 76476
(817) 223-4492
ENNIS LOCATION
706 South I-45
Ennis, Texas 75119
(972) 878-8000