Calculated Industries CONSTRUCTION MASTER IV User Manual page 26

Note: Also applies to trusses and joists.
Masonry — Estimating Bricks
How many standard bricks (3-3/4 inch
by 8 inch) are required for a 36.5 feet
by 8 feet wall?
Keystroke
1. Find Brick Area
[On/C] [On/C]
3 [Inch] 3[ / ] 4 [x] 8 [Inch] [=]
2. Store in Memory and Find Wall Area
[M+]
36.5 [Feet] [x] 8 [Feet] [=]
3. Divide by brick area to find total bricks
[÷] [Rcl] [M+] [=]
4. Add 5% for spoilage
[+] 5 [%]
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30 SQ IN
30 SQ IN
292 SQ FT
1401.6 (Bricks)
1471.68 (1472 Bricks)