The range
6" × 8" × 14"
6" × 8" × 14" Brick
The long six-inch. Two inches more run than the 6×8×12 at identical bed depth, so a boundary wall covers ground faster without changing section.
Detail and specification
- Imperial
- 6" × 8" × 14"
- Metric
- 15.2 × 20.3 × 35.6 cm
- Fourteen inches of run — faster coverage than the twelve-inch
- Six-inch bed depth, identical to the 6×8×12
- Square arrises for straight, low-waste coursing
| 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 13 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.