Calculated result
14cartons
Cartons to order
Formula
MAS-STN-001cartons = ceil(area ÷ carton coverage × (1 + waste))
120 ft²
Face area
12 cartons
Base carton quantity
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120 ft² of wall at 10 ft² per carton with 10% waste rounds to 14 cartons. In metric, face area is 11.15 m².
Formula. cartons = ceil(area ÷ carton coverage × (1 + waste))
Manufactured-stone carton count from net face area and the coverage printed on the carton.
By Feroz Sheikh · Formula MAS-STN-001 v1.1.0 · Tested formula
Formula
MAS-STN-001v1.1.0Project inputs
Enter your measurements. Switching units converts the same project, including coverage and unit rates. Package yields keep the unit printed beside each field.
Refine measurements and rates at any time. Your current values are included in the material-list PDF.
Planning estimate, not engineering advice. Confirm site measurements and product specifications. Calculation limits.
This calculator divides net masonry face area by the carton coverage printed on the manufactured-stone product, then applies a visible cutting allowance.
- Measure net face after openings. Count corners and sills as their own product.
- Enter the carton coverage from the box you will buy, not a generic 10 ft² if the label differs.
- Keep mortar, lath, WRB and starter strip as separate estimate lines.
Add your project costs
Enter supplier prices and any labour, equipment or delivery costs. Pick a currency — badges, inputs, and totals follow.
Costs use the block, brick or mortar rate you type. Construclytic does not fetch masonry prices. Lintels, corners and labour stay separate estimate lines.
How this calculator works
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Feroz SheikhWritten and reviewed by Feroz Sheikh · founder
This calculator divides net masonry face area by the carton coverage printed on the manufactured-stone product, then applies a visible cutting allowance.
MAS-STN-001 counts manufactured-stone cartons from net face area and the coverage printed on the carton. Corners are linear, not extra face. Mortar and ties stay extras.
Worked example. Example: 120 ft² of wall at 10 ft² per carton with 10% waste rounds to 14 cartons.
See the example inputs and calculated result
This separate example uses the calculator's starting values in imperial units. It stays unchanged when you edit the tool above. Example rates, yields and dimensions are assumptions, not recommendations for your project.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Net face area | 120 ft² |
| Coverage per carton | 10 ft² |
| Waste factor | 10 % |
Example result: Cartons to order — 14 cartons.
cartons = ceil(area ÷ carton coverage × (1 + waste))
Use the labelled units above when reproducing this example. To work in metric, switch the calculator to Metric; applicable measurements are converted, while product-specific units remain labelled.
- 1. Measure net face after openings. Count corners and sills as their own product.
- 2. Enter the carton coverage from the box you will buy, not a generic 10 ft² if the label differs.
- 3. Keep mortar, lath, WRB and starter strip as separate estimate lines.
Field notes that change the number
- Deduct large openings. Returns and corners are their own SKU.
- Enter the labelled ft² per carton, not a generic 10.
- Ledge and water-table pieces are extras.
Common mistakes
- Using brick counts on manufactured stone.
- Folding corners into face cartons.
- Calling this a structural veneer design.
Need the broader workflow? Read the masonry planning guide.
Questions
Questions about stone veneer
Does this include corners?
No. Linear corner pieces are a different SKU. Measure those separately.
Natural stone?
Coverage still comes from the supplier. This tool does not size ledges, ties or structural backup.
What is the formula ID?
This stone veneer calculator publishes formula MAS-STN-001, version 1.1.0. The ID stays on the result and on the estimate line.