FAQs

Type and Size of the Brick:

Standard Bricks: A standard brick typically measures around 7 5/8 inches (length) x 3 5/8 inches (width) x 2 1/4 inches (height). These dimensions can vary slightly depending on the manufacturer or country.
Concrete Bricks/Blocks: Larger bricks, such as concrete blocks (e.g., cinder blocks), are bulkier, measuring 16 inches x 8 inches x 8 inches, and thus fewer fit on a pallet.
Specialty or decorative bricks may also have unique dimensions that impact the count per pallet.
Pallet Size:

Standard pallets generally measure 48 inches x 40 inches.
The total number of bricks a pallet can carry depends on how the bricks are stacked (e.g., flat, on edge) and the pallet's overall load capacity.
Weight Limits:

The total weight of the bricks should not exceed the pallet's load capacity or the forklift's lifting limit. A standard clay brick weighs around 4.5 to 5 pounds, while concrete bricks weigh significantly more.
Brick Packaging:

Bricks are often banded or shrink-wrapped into bundles on pallets. Each bundle can contain a specific number of bricks (e.g., 500, 600, or 1000 bricks).
Common Examples:
Clay Bricks (Standard Size):
Typically, around 500 to 540 standard bricks are stacked on a pallet. This varies based on the manufacturer and the stacking method.
Concrete Blocks:
Due to their larger size, a pallet typically holds 70 to 90 concrete blocks.
Paving Bricks:
A pallet of paving bricks may hold 400 to 500 units, depending on their thickness and size.

Solid dry pressed bricks weigh 4 kg each and extruded bricks 3 kg each.

You will need 40 bricks per square metre of area for paving and 50 bricks per square metre (single course) for face brick walls and retaining walls, Call 02 9681 7666 if you have any questions.

Lead times vary depending on the season, the demand and the quantity of bricks required. Under normal circumstances our lead time is two weeks from the date we receive your deposit. Large orders may have a longer lead time while smaller orders may be supplied sooner. Please ask when you place your order.

No minimum. Order just a few bricks or tens of thousands. If it's important to you, it's important to us!

We do brick matches for pre-1950s clay bricks and sandstocks. We match bricks from photographs but remember, the quality of the pics is critical as the brick match will be done to match the pics you provide. For a photo brick match please email a digital photo of approximately 1 sq. metre of wall space in good light and a second close-up photo showing only 2-3 bricks. The email address is on our contact page.