Brick Dimensions & Bonds (Australia)
Brick Dimensions & Bonds (Australia)
230 × 110 × 76 mm — the standard Australian clay brick, and the 86 mm course that sets out the whole job. Plus the bonds you will be asked for.
Standard brick (work size)
| Length × Width × Height | 230 × 110 × 76 mm |
| Standard mortar joint | 10 mm |
| One course (brick + joint) | 86 mm |
| Why 86 mm matters | Coursing lines up with window heads and door openings on the 86 mm module |
Common bonds
| Stretcher (running) | All stretchers — single-skin (110) walls; least waste |
| English | Alternating header and stretcher courses — strong 230 wall |
| Flemish | Headers and stretchers alternating within each course — 230 wall, decorative |
Reference only. Brick sizes vary by maker — and there are modular, double-height and slimline ranges — so confirm the actual work size before you set out.
Sources: AS/NZS 4455 (masonry units) · AS 3700 (masonry structures) · Australian brick manufacturers
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