Brick Sizes & Names
If you are building with bricks it is important to know the different standard brick sizes that are available. By knowing the brick sizes you will be able to order the correct quantity of bricks for your project. Table 1 provides the name, nominal and actual brick sizes and the quantity of bricks needed to cover 1 square foot of wall.
Figure 1 - Pallets of bricks
| Table 1 - Brick Name - Nominal & Actual Brick Size | |||
Name |
Nominal Size |
Actual Size |
Quantity of Bricks in 1 sq. ft., |
Economy |
4" x 4" x 8" |
3.625" x 3.625" x 7.625" |
4.5 |
Engineer |
4" x 3.2" x 8" |
3.625" x 2.8125" x 7.625" |
5.65 |
Jumbo |
4" x 3" x 8" |
3.625" x 2.75" x 8" |
5.5 |
King |
3.375" x 3" x 10" |
3" x 2.625" x 9.625" |
4.8 |
Modular |
4" x 2.67" x 8" |
3.625" x 2.25" x 7.625" |
6.86 |
Norman |
4" x 2.67" x 12" |
3.625" x 2.25" x 11.625" |
4.57 |
Norwegian |
3.5" x 3" x 12" |
3.5" x 2.75" x 11.625" |
3.84 |
Queen |
2.75" x 3" x 10" |
2.125" x 2.75" x 9.625" |
4.61 |
Standard |
4" x 2.67" x 8" |
3.625" x 2.25" x 8" |
6.27 |
Utility |
4" x 4" x 12" |
3.625" x 3.625" x 11.5" |
3.03 |
