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Standard Brick Size

australian brick sizes

What is the size of a standard brick?

By Australian Standards, the standard brick size is 76mm high x 230mm long x 110mm wide.

Modular bricks used in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s measure 290mm long, 90mm high and 90mm wide

Tolerances of standard brick sizes

  • Length:  +/- 90mm over 20 bricks (ie 20 x 230mm = 4600mm therefore tolerance allowed is between 4510mm to 4690mm)
  • Height:  +/- 50mm over 20 bricks (ie 20 x 76mm = 1520mm therefore tolerance allowed is between 1470mm to 1570mm)

standard brick size australia

Sydney brick matching services

Are you looking for a particular brick to match the new or existing construction of your home or project?  We can match, source and deliver your bricks… hassle free.

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Step 1 
Take a close up photo of your brick(s).

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Step 2
Take a second photo of the brickwork.

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Step 3
Measure your brick dimensions (width, length, height).

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Step 4
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A Sydney bricklayer with over 30 years experience, Alan Brookes offers his clients expert advice straight from the brickie who knows what he’s talking about.

Alan has worked with insurance companies for the past 15 years where he rebuilds front fences, garages and house wall repairs so it is essential that the clients receive the best outcome possible with the closest possible mortar and brick matching.

Alan works with home owners and trade clients including builders, architects, landscapers, etc to source and deliver new bricks, second hand and recycled bricks throughout the Sydney metropolitan area.

If you need a brick (or thousands of bricks), Alan will find it for you and takes pride in offering a prompt and reliable brick matching service.  He has access to all brick manufacturers including Austral BricksPGHLincolnGeraldton, and many more.

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