Brick Pallet Calculator — Bricks Per Cube Delivery
Convert brick count to pallet count for delivery planning. Includes total weight, footprint dimensions, and unloading equipment guidance for large orders.
Enter Dimensions
Standard is 3/8 in (0.375)
Results
Bricks Needed
1,207bricks
Mortar Bags (60 lb)
35bags
Type S mortar, ~35 bricks/bag
Wall Area
160sq ft
Bricks per Sq Ft
6.86bricks/sq ft
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Bricks ship by the pallet (industry term: "cube"). For modular face brick, that's 500 bricks weighing ~2,300 lb on a wooden pallet. Knowing the pallet count before ordering helps with three things: budget (full-pallet prices beat partial-pallet), delivery logistics (staging space), and dye-lot extras (always order at least one full pallet beyond the calculated need).
This calculator converts your brick count into pallet count for standard sizes. For specific brick sizes, see related calculators in the Brick cluster.
How to Plan Brick Pallet Delivery
Pallets = ⌈Total Bricks ÷ Pallet Capacity⌉. Pallet weight = Pallet Capacity × Per-Brick Weight + 50 lb pallet.
Brick Pallet Reference
- Modular (4.5 lb each): 500/pallet, ~2,300 lb pallet weight
- King-size (5.6 lb): 400/pallet, ~2,290 lb
- Queen-size (5.2 lb): 450/pallet, ~2,390 lb
- Norman (6.5 lb): 350/pallet, ~2,325 lb
- Engineer modular (5.0 lb): 500/pallet, ~2,550 lb
- Pallet footprint: ~40 × 48 inch (3.5 × 4 ft)
- Stage area required: 12 × 12 ft per pallet (level, firm ground)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bricks in a standard pallet?
500 modular bricks is the U.S. industry standard "cube" — 5 layers × 100 bricks per layer, wrapped and strapped on a wooden pallet. Some manufacturers ship 1000-brick double-cubes. King-size pallets typically hold 350-400 bricks per cube.
How much does a pallet of bricks weigh?
Modular brick cube: 500 × 4.5 lb = 2,250 lb + pallet ~50 lb = ~2,300 lb. King-size cube (400 brick × 5.6 lb): ~2,290 lb. Most U.S. cubes are sized to ~2,300 lb for standardized forklift handling.
What truck can deliver a brick pallet?
Most masonry suppliers use a flatbed truck with a piggyback or boom-mounted forklift. Boom-truck delivery is typical for residential sites — driver places pallets at curbside or in the yard. For sites with restricted access, plan to unload by hand.
Should I leave space for pallet delivery?
Yes — plan a 12×12 ft staging area per pallet, on level firm ground, within 100 ft of the work area. Pallets sink in soft soil; mud on bricks is hard to clean off.
Can I order partial pallets?
Yes, but at a premium. Partial pallets ('split') typically cost 15-25% more per piece than full pallets. For 50+ brick orders, it's usually cheaper to order the next full pallet and keep extras for color-matched repairs.
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Calculate bricks and mortar bags for walls, patios, and masonry projects. Supports standard modular, queen, and Norman bricks with adjustable mortar joint size.
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