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September 9, 2010
How to calculate numbers of blocks

from a building plan.
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Most asked question from a would be house owner is always how many blocks do I need to get
my building completed. Hence this topic is written with illustrations to make it easy for you to do
the calculations yourself from the plan your architect gave you.
The plan above is for a 2 bedroom bungallow, so we are going to start from the basics having in
mind these factors-
i)The lenght of a block is 0.45m or 450mm or 18″
ii)The width of thickness varies -150mm or 6″ and 225mm or 9″ which are most common.
ii)Taking for a general or average purpose, the blocks laid from foundation to dpc(german or
oversite concrete) is 4 coaches/levels. From dpc to the base of window another 4 coaches,from
base of window to top of window another 5 coaches, then from top of window to base of roof
another 3 coaches, neglecting the lintel or concrete on top of window.
Now with these parameters let calculate the plan above which has a wall of 150mm or 6″ all
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through.
Add the length and breadth of the blockwall for external and internal
Therefore (A)9,400mm +9,600mm(B)+9400(C)+9600(D)=38,000mm or 38m
Now add the internal walls too
(Follow the grid lines and check the corresponding dimensions on plan remember 150mm is the
block width)
(Grid 7)150+3600+150+150+3600+150=7,800mm or 7.8m
(Grid 6)1350+150+2250+150+825+675+150=5,550mm or 5.55m
(Grid 1b)800+2400+1300+900+100=5,500mm or 5.5m
(Grid 2)2600+900+100+150+100+900+500+150=5,400mm or 5.4m
(Grid 3)1800+150+650+900+250+900+1450=6,100mm or 6.1m
(Grid 3b-Kitchen)900+50+1200+50+150=2,350 or 2.35m
(Grid 7b toilet)1800 or 1.8m
Total internal walls=34,500mm or 34.5m
Therefore Total walls=38,000mm +34,500mm=72,500mm or 72.5m
Now for the first 4 coaches to dpc level the wall will run right through, i.e the spaces for
doors or windows are not left out (n/b- blocks are used in relatively strong and stable soil not
waterlogged area that requires concrete instead).
Divide the sum by 450mm to know the numbers needed for one level/layer/coach of blocks
72,500/450=161 blocks
From dpc level to roof lets take the numbers of coaches to be 4+5+3=12 coaches
then multiply the numbers of blocks for each coach above by 12

161 x 12=1932 blocks

Don’t forget we have windows and doors spaces which we need to remove,for each window of 1200mm
take numbers of the block to be 14 (i.e 1200/230=5.2 and 1200/450=2.6 ,5.3 x2.6=14 approx
Now count the numbers of 1200mm windows and multiply by 14
Total numbers of 1200mm windows as counted on plan is 12 (note 2400mm window was taken as two of
1200mm window)
i.e 11 x 14 =154 blocks + 7 blocks for 600mm window for toilet. Total=161 blocks
Now calculate for doors,Numbers of blocks for a door of 900mm is 18.
height of a door(2100/225=9)+width of a door (900mm/450mm=2). so 9 x2 =18 blocks for each door.
Multiply 18 by numbers of doors=18 x8=144 blocks
Add 144+161=305 blocks,then remove from total blocks of 644 (for dpc) + 1932
Total numbers of blocks reqd=2,271 blocks
For a quick calculation, having the entire length to be 72,500mm. Take for a bungallow total
lenght from foundation to roof to be 1,200mm +3000mm=4200mm
Then calculate the surface area which is 72,500 x 4200 and convert to meters
72.5m x 4.2m=304.5m2
Remove surface areas of windows and doors
For window, height is 1.2m and total is 11
i.e 1.2m x 1.2m x 11=15.84m2 +0.6 x0.6(toilet window)=16.2m2
For doors, height is 2.1m while width is 0.9m
i.e 0.9 x 2.1 x 8(nos of doors)=15.12
Total area for doors and windows=16.2m2 +15.12m2=31.32m2
Remove 31.32m2 from 304.5m2=273.18m2
Now divide this by surface area of a block which is 0.225 x 0.45=0.10125
The blocks reqd caculated by this method is 273.18m2/0.10125=2,698 blocks
Note a difference of about 400 blocks from the two calculations. Of course you can’t get exactly
the numbers you need but the first method is close to it. And calculations are not 100% true
because of these factors
1-The mortar space was not considered
2-Blocks that will be wasted due to breakages e.t.c
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178 Comments
engr. aliu
October 24, 2010 at 3:21 pm

man you a doing a wonderfull job but dont take out of the table for we engineers, but you a good keep it up
niyi
a chartered QS will calculate the same way. thank you for a job well done
dapo ajelero
December 30, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Your works has being providing great information that are accurate. Thanks and God bless
Yusuf
January 17, 2011 at 10:16 am
I really like this. Thanks a lot.
emma
January 17, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Thank you.
Nwajeri Nonso
January 19, 2011 at 7:45 pm
what an emperical formaula. thank u
sunday
March 10, 2011 at 9:36 am
How many 6inches block and 9inches block can i use to raise two flats each with 3 bedroom from german floor
level?
efe
May 11, 2011 at 8:03 pm
thank u for revealing this method of calculations, now i know what to plan and budget for my building.
kunle
July 4, 2011 at 4:05 pm
can u train a layman briclayer

emma
July 5, 2011 at 12:56 am
No I can’t but I have bricklayers such person can learn from.

Thanks
Prince laiyembi
July 8, 2011 at 12:42 pm
you dnt want the contractors to earn 4m thetr fruit.
emma
July 19, 2011 at 10:15 pm
This site is not to disenfranchise builders but is to encourage more Nigerians and Africa in general to build
their own houses.
Thanks
Yusuf
July 18, 2011 at 9:47 am
Thanks, I have applied it and worked 97%.
Phillips Uguomore
July 19, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Is great having people like you in this our part of the world.
Keep the flag flying.
Thank you.
G. Harrison
July 19, 2011 at 5:51 pm
This is simply brilliant! I am amazed! Thank you
emma
July 19, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Thanks
Onoide
July 27, 2011 at 7:54 am

Knowledge is power and information a weapon when in the hands of the wise. Having the quality of information
you are supplying on your site will definitely keep us ahead of fraudulent building contractors. But I dare to say
that supervision can also go a long way in ensuring getting the right kind and quality of building services we
require.
chidi
August 8, 2011 at 6:29 pm
I prefer method 1 plus 10% to make up for differences and breakages. This would give us 2271*227=2498. Lets
say 2500 blocks which is fair and much more realistic than method 2. I’ll write an excel prog to do this
calculations for me for every plan. I will find a way to share when I do.
oformezie martins
September 19, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Man, you are doing a wonderful job. I wonder if there is any nigerian that can do this without asking for money.
God will continue to bless you.
Please tell me, how many blocks can I use to put up a 4-bedroom flat.
Regds.
Martins
Paul odoom
October 12, 2011 at 8:27 am
Man, dis is a free Engineering course online, u ar gud, keep d gud wk up
Maikware
October 15, 2011 at 12:18 pm
I appreciate what you have done and want to be informed well be the actual name of the levels of blocks laid i.e
‘coaches’ or courses? As a teacher I will assume all you said to be true and I do not see the interchanging of the
above words to be okay for fear of misinformation. Keep up with the good work
Maikware
October 15, 2011 at 12:19 pm
I appreciate what you have done and want to be informed well about the actual name of the levels of blocks laid
i.e ‘coaches’ or courses? As a teacher I will assume all you said to be true and I do not see the interchanging of
the above words to be okay for fear of misinformation. Keep up with the good work,
Ogunmilua
November 3, 2011 at 10:28 pm

I’m short of words, don’t know what to say to you, God Bless you for posting this but pls don’t remove anything
from here as we engineers will always need it.
Engr Adebayo
November 7, 2011 at 9:34 am
U doing a gud job.
balogun lukman
December 1, 2011 at 9:46 am
THANKS FOR WELL DONE JOB.
Chukwu peter
Thank you for your practical knowledge inculcate in me.
Tolu gbolasire
This is very good!u have real orientation about building.thanks, u ar a blessing
Odunayo
January 9, 2012 at 5:03 am
I really enjoyed this online,thanks you ve really help me.
Engr Jayeola Afolabi Idris.

I credit you by all ur calculations and explanations. Even a novice will grab all your steps.you are really helpful
to those outside there. Thanks for ur efforts.
danladi
January 31, 2012 at 12:56 am
hello guyz am Dan,a quantity surveyor in making.i must confess dis is brilliant its my job buh ur doin it so
perfectly i learnt new tins 4rm u.kip it up.
Dogo abdulkabir
February 10, 2012 at 11:17 am

An ideal builder dose’nt cheat. Please know that we calculate for un-avoidable waste thanks.
Dogo abdulkabir
An ideal builder dose’nt cheat. Please know that we calculate for un-avoidable waste thanks. N.B. You did a
nice job here
kunle
February 16, 2012 at 12:50 pm
y dnt u teach every Nigerian hw to design building too
kunle
my point is stop making it too simple,let it be more technical so that its the real professionals or construction
students it wil appeal to and boring/confusing to those who don’t have any business there. Let them get the
service of professional!
Engr. Seth Chuks

Though, you’ve tried but want to remind building clients that they should avoid quack contractors, because
they’ve no sound jobs to provide rather than waste products. For me I make sure I charge my various client
what will due for my work expertise and render my best service to them. Honestly, all my client all over the
globe love me and my artistic hand work. It is GOD’S doing. Cheers.
Adegoke I.A
March 2, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Infact i am very greatfull keep it up, because as a Building Student u have to know this.
Jolomi felix
March 9, 2012 at 5:35 pm
Truely you are good and i love you
Amaechi kingsley
March 18, 2012 at 5:25 pm
Thanks man. But I think there is a little mistake in the first calculation that changed the result of second
calculation. You added the dpc blocks twice. Because if the total girth is 72500mm/450=161blocks per coach,
multiply by 12coaches=1932.then diduct the openings which is 305=1627blocks. Then add 5% waste.

Isiorji charles Emeka

March 22, 2012 at 6:31 pm
What a gr8 job well done, i am thrilled about this calculation, most esp. We in Building Technology, and also a
Teacher of Brick, Blocklaying and concrete at GTC in Enugu, it has created a tremendious value to breake down
my lession plan when it comes to calc. Of blocks, and i prefer mtd1. Kp d gud wrk.
emma
March 24, 2012 at 11:03 pm
Thanks.
abioye paul
March 24, 2012 at 8:22 pm
pls i need answer to this question,how block should be lay into foundation before dpc.in your write up you put 4
coaches/levels but from my research i observe that 3 coaches of block is put into the foundation before dpc.pls
any reaction to this
emma
March 24, 2012 at 11:02 pm
There is no standard on the numbers of block it depends on the design, topography or level of ground and
what you can afford. You noticed this in your area because is highland.
Hilder
March 30, 2012 at 8:13 am
Thanks very much Emma, for what you have describe on how to calculate a number of blocks in a plan, most of
time i use to ask my friend to do it for me but now i thank you i will start to calculate my self.
keep it up
i love it.
Rotex
April 1, 2012 at 10:41 pm
Tanks i love ur article God bles u o
Rotex
April 1, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Pls sir, i want u 2 explain 2 me how to convert metre cubic to tones. eg 3.8m3 to tones how ll i go abt it sir….
PrinceSantus

April 10, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Tankz 4 dis wonderfull work i am really impressd 2 see dat we hav compitent engineers like u. Keep up d civil
engr. Flag flaying.
shakiru
April 15, 2012 at 6:54 pm
Sir,I am in need of suitable plan drawing for a land of 30ft by 120ft such that the frontage or half of the land is
needed to be used for a four bedroom flat while the remaining half is needed for mini flat of room and
parlour,kitchen toilet and bath en suite.And the cost for the accomplishment of the project.
Isa D G
May 13, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Weldone a very good submission you have and highly educating , the only observation though is the layer of
block is “course” and not “coach” as you kept repeating believe it must be a typo .
Mike kit
May 19, 2012 at 9:10 am
You save a society if not a world for this highlights. More than a job well done. Thank you so much man.
Engr. Stan O'Edrah

May 20, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Its good for every 1 to learn d basics, howeva, I must caution here dat drwns r not always tis simple and a Civil
Engr. must be consulted when d need arises.
Ali King
June 7, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Thats great of you. Its very helpfull to some of us who are practicing as quantity surveyors. Bravo
Pat Efa
June 16, 2012 at 10:32 am
Hi Emma,
I av bn receiving ur e-mails, thanks so much. I av a worry that your site posts are too simple, please be more
tecnical, you are rather strenghtening the arm of quacks. There are professionals in the field, thanks.
Srabon Mahmud
July 14, 2012 at 1:17 am

Thanks for this work.
Surv. Nelson
July 23, 2012 at 1:23 pm
I must commend u, u did a nice job and calculations here, but u did not deduct the Lintels(concrete work)
because they are not block work. If u do thatu will get the acurate number of blocks required. Thanks
Olajuwon Y.Owoseni
July 30, 2012 at 11:58 am
I really appreciate your calculations and don’t even bordered to pay attention to some people’s crazy comment
you did this because you wanted many people success in life only GOD can pay you back all your effort of
generocity,may GOD bless you,your family and your unborne generations thank you sooooo much.
shuaibu aminu
thanks 4 d good job
Ramotalahi
An excellent task, very simple and understandable
KAFILAT IBRAHIM
August 15, 2012 at 7:07 pm
U did a very wonderful job. God will continue to guide u.s.
kasali fola
August 17, 2012 at 2:45 am
sir,you are amazing pouring your beautiful mind out without a kobo.
God is watching you don`t worry
engr Abu Harun

August 17, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Thanks. An easier way is just to keep in mind that ‘for every 10 feet, 6 blocks are required. Hence cal the total
length of the wall, multiply by 6 and divide by 10. Example for the length of 72500mm equals to 238feet. Now
no of bloks =237*6/10 =143(each coache) now for 16 coache =143*16=2288. This has taken kia of d space for
mortar. Just subtract the no of bloks for doors and windows. Hope this will be helpful

tonia
nice job.i hv learnt alot.kip it up
Banki
If we have 1/10 of you kind of person then this world will be a better place, you are really “EMMANUEL”. May
GOD bless you.
Etamishere.A. John (Qs)

September 19, 2012 at 8:03 am
I really appreciate dis wounderful informatns giving By U my Honorable Emma Do. Thanks keep it up.
Theophilus
My dear, I appreciate your good wood. Your information is helping lay men to have rudimentary knowledge
about building so that they will not be cheated out completely. God bless you mightily.
qs paul m
October 15, 2012 at 10:13 am
it helps a lot to have people like you thank you very much.
George Victor, a fresh graduate frm AIFPU, EBONYI STATE.

I pray God 4 his gr8t wisdom on u. Pls forward dis page 2 my e-mail box. Tnks
ALI DAMBATTA
your enlightment on this simple small building plan would definately encouraged sincere and honest building
contractors.
Bldr.F. N. Emeka
gud job! u did well keep it up an God will improve u an ur tarlent

Arc Ofagbonmu Ben

Man you are doing a great job here, never look or mind your critics they are cowards, keep it up.
Gauhar khan
good job….well done
ife
i need a q.s to train me so that i can become an expert on estimating, kindly hook me up with one.
emma
@Ife you can call this man Q.S Olayode-08023127251
ife
wel done
dmj
U’v done a gud job of educating us.bt wat is dpc and oversite concrete,how can one achieve d foundations 2
oversite concrete,is hard core important.
aydot
thanks this is a study material, God bless u.
Q/S I.b
D great Qty-Syr, dats what you are. Keep it up
Regina

Quite encouraging. I am glad i looked this up, really educative, God would widen your knowledge more.Thank
you
Justice
Its nice. Am a Qs undergraduate. I love what u are doing. God bless u. Pls enlighten us on celin and noggings
Anifowose sadiq
I must confess you are my God sent, have been battled with this for a year. This is a good job.you are the first
person to give analysis or details of what have been willing to know thanKs so much you are the best by God
grace.
emma
Thanks Sadiq, I am happy you find the information useful.
jonny
Well, am really fulfilled for this calculations .this would help me out for all my proposed plan of putting up some
structures.
Alade saidi
Well done and may God reward u aboundantly
Inni
March 6, 2013 at 1:42 am
This gives me great encouragement to build. Never mind Nigerians who are overwhelmed by the cheating
culture will not like this but keep it up. God will amazingly reward you and many genuine people will come
paying you for this services you give out free. Imagine how many building students appreciate this. Keep it up.
Amatus
March 7, 2013 at 7:50 pm
Very educative for prospective house owners. Thanks
Arc. Salihu I.A

March 31, 2013 at 10:05 am
You have done a great job keep it up
Taofeek
April 2, 2013 at 5:54 am
What a good job you have done here, but please let me know how many blocks will be needed for a 3-bedroom
flat
Gt
April 7, 2013 at 12:58 am
Realy amazing explainations here. As a building student,I must confess that it help me in my exams work and
still is. ChEers!
fadare116
April 8, 2013 at 7:57 am
i really loved this, thank u.
Sam Sashi
April 30, 2013 at 8:50 am
i lack word to say, bu thanks it realy works
Opaleye Lukman
May 8, 2013 at 8:05 pm
I wld want 2knw if u entertain calls c0s I’ve sent a number 0f unreplied messages 2u b0rdering 0n hw I culd be
abs0rb in ur firm as an Intern 0r link 2 an0ther pr0fessi0nal, still an Undergraduate 0f Building wt d zeal 0f
acquiring kn0wledge!
samuel sunday
May 12, 2013 at 6:55 am
am very happy for this thank so much.more grace to your elbow.
uchechukwu
May 23, 2013 at 2:32 pm
ur rilly doing a gud job here, kip it up

Ikama A
June 14, 2013 at 3:23 am
Oh, at last a complete solution,am very greatful for your wisdom,little but mighty,thanks and God bless.
Bravo…..
Matthew Edmond
June 23, 2013 at 11:57 am
Hw do i caculate hw mny blck’s, depending on the building plan?
Iyakise
June 26, 2013 at 4:14 pm
Nice work man. With method two just multiply your total area by 9. because 9 blocks(both 6″&9″) make 1sqm.
Mark kelvin.
August 27, 2013 at 1:13 pm
You people are trying alot thanks for that.what is the standard measurement of a head room.
segun
August 29, 2013 at 1:25 pm
Mr Emma, u are blessed
Abbey
Tnx 4 d info,it gives prospective home owner insight to a meanful planning & estimate
Chibuzo
you’ve done an excellent work my man,you don’t know how much you’ve helped me out. i’ll like to subscribe to
your page or website if there is any for more info. thank you my man
moses onifade
u are doing serious work on quantities of materials which QS will not revealed to people.Thanks so much for a
GREAT JOB.

Emmanuel
U hav impact a lot in my memory .thanks
emma
08026228682. omionick@gmail.com
Emmanuel
Plz can i hav ur contact
Goodie Adama
Wow, this is brilliant. One could self build. Have considered putting together a “fool’s” guide to self build, of
course one would have professionals to certify each stage of the construction.
Thank you mate, if anything at all this gives one some idea of costs and would help improve relation with
builders / contractors.
seun
exactly wot i need for my project. much thx Just found out bou ds. Check dis out. Am inviting u to Make money
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Elias Joachim
Nice one,it of great help to users “gratias”
israel rock
Gud job.Bt ma research says there should b three coaches before dpc
iyanda gbemisola
This is a nice job

Umar
Nice, great analysis
Chima
Dis is a great idea, u are a true icon in building. Pls keep it up. Thanks.
sam
next work indeed, keep it up
Mr. Simple
This is a brilliant work you have done here and d fact dt it’s free makes you an hero.
I was so eager to know how many blocks and bags of cement I’ll need for this little project of mine so as to
budget d little fund I ve for dis project and to maximize it. I was propelled to google so ur site appeared on d
results and it’s really helpful.
I followed d history of this post and realized dt it was posted in 2010 and still receives comments and
readership till dis moment. Holy God can reward u for dis. I can’t wait to ve d e-mail in my inbox.
Nkem
Wow! You have just done my engineering a whole lot of good. God bless you. Am bookmarking your blog right
away, then I’ll preach your gospel to my young engineering friends/colleagues.
Oni from UK
With all sincerity and appreciation, you have done a remarkable job. I just goggle this question, not knowing a
valuable resource like this from a Nigerian will be available on the web. One does not need rocket science to
understand every bit of what you have itemized here. It has given any serious minded fellow an estimate of what
it takes to have a house. More grease to your efforts. For those complaining about professionalism, the author
of the article has rightly pointed out that this piece is not a substitute for professional jobs. It serves a mere
purpose of guiding prospective house owners. Once again, many thanks.
mrs isa

Good job bro. Thanks.
Samuel obinna
that’s a good one. i have learned a lot from this
enoma
plz i need a 4 bedroom bungalow (en-suite) plan. you can reach me on 08034974094
Engr Harry
Thanks for these piece of information, I would loved to call you, I want to learn more.
Dr. Ezeukwu jahswill chisom

exellent!! Oga engineer you deserve one bottle of beer, what a fascinating explanation! I love it,
God bless you
Dr. Ezeukwu Jahswill Chisom

January 29, 2014 at 6:25 am
Excellent!!! Engineer you deserve a bottle of beer, What a fascinating delivery, i love it.
Engr Johnterry
Man thanks a lot for this, i will be calling on you more times
builder smart
this was nice of you .the 1st method was very clear and understanding and thats the method i kno . thanks and
God bless
Engr Sunday

Well its was a nice job, but please try and make it more complicating xo dat dose of us who did as a professional
course and are eating wit it wil not go hungry, dnt 4get dey are praising u but dey woud never open up derez 4
u to know, wisdom is required boss. wel done all d same, wit dis i rest my case..
Friday ali
Man Thanks for this i has see a lot of a thing from this
architect onyeka
March 1, 2014 at 11:23 am
lovely can u pls post about architects fee i want to know how to charge my clients
Haroun Taiwo
March 4, 2014 at 4:42 am
Dear Engr,
You are a blessing to your generations and God will reward you for this. Only few people like you can do this
for free without charging money.I am saying this because so many people has been misled , ,swindled or duped
by quack architect/builder just because you know nothing about building. Imagine someone giving me a bill of
3million to build 3bedroom flat just because i dont reside in the country? Anyway thaks to people like you. May
God crown you handwork. this just gives me perfect idea on what to plan for. Thanks….
Sweetest Omoh
March 25, 2014 at 10:23 am
May God continually bless d labour of ur hands.cos of u am well informed.
omoyibo. solomon
April 2, 2014 at 6:34 am
U really done a gr8 job here but wat about d blocks 4 4 bedroom flaT
Chukwu Lambert
April 21, 2014 at 1:37 am
You are really doing good job here, I just want to add little formula which will be easier. As we have know the
total lenght to be 72.5 and the height of the building to be 4.2 from substructure and surface area of a block to
be 0.10125, then building surface area can be 72.5*4.2=304.5.10125= 3007 then remove the surface area of the
doors and windows which total 644 I.e 3007-644=2363.4blocks
Chukwu Lambert
April 21, 2014 at 1:57 am

Total lenght multiply by height divided by block surface area,remove doors and windows surface area. I.e 72.5 *
4.2=304.5.10125=3007- 644 = 2363
J. S. Sikabya
April 21, 2014 at 11:55 am
how about volume of cement for the plan above
Ajayi Olatunji
April 22, 2014 at 10:37 am
Great job, you must be an architecture? keep the good work going, thumb up for u.
.frank
May 6, 2014 at 1:22 pm
good job man,but u 4got some details that 85% of block industry in the country uses 8’/420 as 9’/450,at the end
of the day u en canter more numbers of block as result ur calculations.u also incure more cost of material,b’cos
u use more mortar,cement 2 add strength 2 blocks.address the issue blocks then ur calculation perfect.well
done.
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May 17, 2014 at 3:31 am
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again.
Haske. N
June 4, 2014 at 9:27 pm
I like this work
Builder Chinedu
June 14, 2014 at 9:49 am
Thanks. Is nice
aileru akeem
June 20, 2014 at 5:32 pm
Need I say more? Will work to develop this in my own way.i thank you.

omex omex
July 17, 2014 at 10:47 pm
Gr8.keep it up.
Anabah, A
July 26, 2014 at 4:09 pm
I appreciate the job well done. God bless you real good for imparting knowledge on us. But pls how many blocks
and cement will take us from DPC to roofing stage. Just want to work towards it before starting as not to get
stucked. Please email me. So i can have your email and communicate very well. Thanks.
Anabah, A
July 26, 2014 at 4:12 pm
I appreciate the job well done. God bless you real good for imparting knowledge on us. But please how many
blocks and cement will take us from DPC to roofing stage for 3 or 4 bedroom flat? Just want to work towards it
before starting as not to get stucked. Please email me. So i can have your email and communicate very well.
Thanks.
Civil Eng Technician Njabulo

July 28, 2014 at 12:32 pm
I learnt this in Tertiary bt it was just highlights and you’ve made it simple and clear…Well done. I’m bit confused
with coaches but I understand quite well that each and every country has got its own technical words but
meaning the same thing. Anyway thanks buddy
Ayodele emmanuel
July 30, 2014 at 11:27 am
This is the ever keep it up i love you men.
Micky
August 16, 2014 at 7:23 pm
Hello sir,
I am happy for this wonderful Job. God Bless you more.

Please can let know how many blocks to build 4 Bed rooms as in the link
http://www.legacyestatesib.com/inc/LegacyEstates_Home1a.pdf .
Regards

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Q.s Adekiya Victor

Thanks a lot .Your calculations are steps towards a good quantification.However, to make it more technical, you
need to work well on the concrete work;all the lintels must be deducted and 2/2of corners and all the recceses
as well. In short, i love ur courage … But for those who posted here,asking for the numbers of blocks they
would use for 2bdrms, 3bdrms and 4 bdrms,where are your building plans ? You should know that designs and
sizes differ from eah other.You must also provide the topographical information of you site.THANK GREAT
BUILDERS!
emmanuel
You are great for posting this information
Engr Emughedi Prince Young

You are trying, keep it up boy, I will really love to use you.
abdalla said
need clarification regarding the total nos.of layers from the foundation to the roof.
Earlier mentioned above 4 layers from base to dpc level.4 layers from dpc to base of window,5 layers from base
of window to top of window and 3 layers from base of window to top.This will add up to 16 layers.
but the calculation below mentioned only 4+5+3=12 layers why is this so bearing in mind later windows
deducted.kindly clarify.
abdalla said
what is the height of the building?as i can see mentioned as 4.2m can this concur withe number of layers
mentioned?
thanks
jasper Ijezie
I enjoyed this

Nass
Thanks and God bless U sir.
femi
Thanks.
Good work.
nuga
guy, u try God bless u
Odika prince
January 15, 2015 at 12:26 pm
Thanks man. U have made my I.T great for this that i have learned.
Kayode
Thanks a lot for this fabulous information. God will continuing to enlarge your coast. thanks again.
Shittu Olawale
Thanks so much u really help me
Oluwa
This looks great.. Please i need advice from everyone on 4 bedroom bungalow.. any positive advice is
welcome.. from Blocks, Cements, Rods, etc..
Luap
March 1, 2015 at 4:03 am
Great Job, its amazing how many mason/bricklayer or QS will fumble through wrong calculations and give an
overly high estimates of blocks for a single flat and result into over quantity and wastage. Its hard to understand
why they cant learn from past quantity quotes or just follow a simple calculations like yours. Its amazing also

that you will find out 85% of those who checked or posted a comment here are individuals house owners or
prospective ones and not bricklayers/ building contractors themselves because its either most of them are not
digital-information literate or are not willing to improve on their mistakes.
I will share my mobile app for calculating quantity of all kinds of bricks and iron rods or cement for building per
space soon, am working on it. check back all.
John
March 10, 2015 at 12:22 pm
Nice one. God bless you sir
John
March 10, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Please sir, as an upcoming engineer, how can estimate the total cost of a building project to a potential client
and prepare my bill of quantity.
I will be ever grateful if you can help me to solve this quotation challenge. Thanks
bishop
March 10, 2015 at 11:03 pm
really gud
Am Oluwaseyi
April 21, 2015 at 12:09 am
I don’t know I can find someone who can explain dis.thank dat u are not a fish seller man; dis great. thanks Prof.
igwe jaycee
April 23, 2015 at 12:59 am
plz do u have a text book or any material on this for sale. plz I will like to have it. my contact No. 08139627398
or email: cwavetech111@gmail.com… thanks a bunch for this wonderful knowledge sheared
Tee-
Tee-tee
May 5, 2015 at 1:06 pm
Well done emma,I need ur mail n ur digit. Send 2 owoeye_taiwo@yahoo.co.uk thks
emma
June 1, 2015 at 1:12 am

omionick@gmail.com 08026228682
cyril
May 20, 2015 at 11:43 am
bros you are wonderful God bless you. pls can i call you on phone for private talk?
emma
June 1, 2015 at 1:11 am
yes . 08026228682
Engineer chinonso.
May 26, 2015 at 1:23 am
Honestly you did a great and wonderful work unknown to professionals of different field,for all those requesting
for analysis onbreakdownof number of blocks to be used in their respective buildings, let me make this known to
all sundry, building price and estimating analysis isn’t based on just mere assumptions, you must provide a good
and reputable plans, because not all structures are builderable,you must provide a good plan so as to give
insight to the quantity surveyor to analyse it for you,let me use this medium to correlate my works to all,i
design good structures, be it bungalows, duplex, residential or commercial buildings.you can reach me
08030497621.imo state. That’s where i based.builders build right.
Arc kingsley
May 31, 2015 at 10:24 pm
Thank
shola
June 2, 2015 at 12:23 pm
I love dis explanation
adalumo martins
June 7, 2015 at 3:13 pm
It is interested and admireable job,i really thank you sir for your understanding towards this job. I am a freshed
building technology student of federal polytecnic Ado, i have question to asked which goes, hwo can i get the
easier way of calculating a 4bedroom boungallow?
Paul
June 14, 2015 at 2:40 pm
great job done. God bless you

tope
June 19, 2015 at 11:37 am
Honestly, I must confess, this is d best building construction class ave ever attended. Keep it up, please
ismail
June 26, 2015 at 10:12 am
Sir, you did a wonderful job here, I was worried and I google the required number of blocks, and I was taken
straight to your site, you have lessen my burden and I now got the clearer picture and as a layman, I think I
have learnt a lot from the responses as well, God will continue blessing you
hammed mayowa
July 14, 2015 at 9:24 am
nice job. but this can be achieved with professionals such as builder,arch ,est survyor, civil engr. pls am using
dis medium to be telling nigerians dat is better to engage experts dan rely on bricklayer alone bcos building is a
life project. with moral aggrement and little fees u can achieve it. am builder hammed mayowa 08062451800.
thank
Giro Khan
July 17, 2015 at 1:37 pm
Man, pls I’d like you to tell me an agreeable ammount a builder could charge a client in order for the client to
have the satisfaction that he is not over paying and the builder himself is sure that he’s not cheated?
Is there also a formula for calculating a builder’s own fee regardless the type/kind of building?
OPEYLIBERTY
July 19, 2015 at 2:14 pm
This I call a well done job! Thumb up…
arc hunkuyi
August 29, 2015 at 6:24 pm
Nice work

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March 31, 2013 at 10:05 am

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am very happy for this thank so much.more grace to your elbow.

ur rilly doing a gud job here, kip it up