The range
5" × 8" × 12"
5" × 8" × 12" Brick
The middleweight. That extra inch over the four-inch section buys stiffness on taller internal walls without committing to a full six-inch bed.
Detail and specification
- Imperial
- 5" × 8" × 12"
- Metric
- 12.7 × 20.3 × 30.5 cm
- A five-inch section for taller internal walls
- Shares coursing height with the rest of the range
- A twelve-inch run, matching the 6×8×12 and 8×8×12
| Compressive strengthAt 28 days. | 7.5 – 9.0 N/mm²Estimate |
|---|---|
| Brick density | 1800 – 2200 kg/m³Estimate |
| Water absorption | around 8 – 10 % by massEstimate |
| Drying shrinkage | under 0.06 %Estimate |
| CoverageWall face, allowing roughly a 10 mm joint. | about 15 units/m²Estimate |
Figures marked Estimate are typical for our mix and are given as a guide. Ask us for current figures if your job needs them.