Helpful Hints
Step 1: Find linear feet (length + width).
Step 2: Multiply by 12 = inches
Step 3: Divide inches by 18 or 16 (block sizes) =
number of blocks per course
Step 4: Multiply the number of blocks per course
by the number of courses = number of block.
**Note:12 courses for basements
  • 35 blocks per 1 bag of mortar mix (Type S)
  • 9 bags of mortar mix / 1 yard of mortar sand

  • (always add a yard to the order)