Standard size of Burnt clay bricks (1*)

Standard size of Burnt clay bricks: 23*11*7.6 cm

Burnt clay bricks:
Dimension (cm):
modular(L*W*H): 19*9*9 or 19*9*4
Non modular(L*W*H): 23*11*7 or 23*11*3
Average compressive strength:

Average Compressive Strength

Class Designation
N/mm2 Kgf/cm2, (approx)

35 35 350

30 30 300

25 25 250

20 20 200

17.5 17.5 175

15 15 150

12.5 12.5 125

10 10 100

7.5 7.5 75

5 5 50

3.5 3.5 35
1st class bricks:
Crushing strength 10.7 N/mm2, efflorescence-NIL, water absorption <15%,
2nd class bricks
Crushing strength 7 N/mm2, efflorescence- little, water absorption <20%

3rd class
3.5 N/mm2, large, <25%

Density/ unit weight: 1600-1750 kg/m 3

References:
1. https://civilblog.org/2014/04/22/specification-for-common-burnt-clay-
building-bricks-is-1077-1992/
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