There is a rough arithmetical relationship of length to width of 2:1 and length to height of 3:1 in the standard or Imperial brick. The standard size is 222mm long x 106mm wide x 73mm high.
Other sizes include:
Length | Width | Height |
---|---|---|
222 | 90 | 73 |
222 | 40 | 73 |
222 | 90 | 114 |
222 | 140 | 114 |
190 | 90 | 90 |
290 | 90 | 90 |
A range of special shapes are available from certain suppliers to enhance the aesthetic detailing of buildings. The common specials available are the cants and bullnose bricks.There are literally thousands of different bricks, but they can be broken down into a handful of basic types. The vast majority are made from clay and are kiln-fired