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Building Materials & Minerals·Class 50

Density of Standard Red Clay Brick

Fired ceramic building block standard for exterior masonry walls and chimneys.

Density (PCF)120lbs / cu ft
Metric Density1.92g / cm³
Density (SI)1,920kg / m³
NMFC FreightClass 5032000
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lbs/cu ft
Total Shipment Weight
800 lbs
363 kg · (5 units)
Single Piece Weight
160.0 lbs
72.6 kg per unit
Freight Class & Density
Class 50
120 PCF (1.922 g/cm³)
53ft Semi PayloadOK
1.8%
of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 15 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 32000 (Building Bricks, Clay). Rated under Class 50 based on 120 PCF density.

  • Shipment utilizes 1.8% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,200 lbs capacity remaining).
  • Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 15 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Red Brick

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Strapped tightly on heavy hardwood pallets (cube packaging, typically 500 bricks per cube, ~2,250 lbs per cube).

Typical Industrial Applications
  • Exterior brick veneer
  • Chimneys & fireplaces
  • Paving walkways
  • Structural masonry
Critical Handling Cautions:
  • Pallet shrink wrap must be UV-resistant for open flatbed transport
Material density and metallurgical weight benchmarks correspond to standard test specifications from ASTM International and density rating tables from NMFTA.

Compare with Other Building Materials & Minerals

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Class 50Standard Cured Concrete (Normal Weight)
145 lbs/cu ft
Class 55Natural Granite Stone (Solid Slabs)
168 lbs/cu ft
Class 55Natural Marble (Architectural Slabs)
165 lbs/cu ft

Red Brick Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Standard Red Clay Brick in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Standard Red Clay Brick is 120 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 1.92 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 1,920 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Red Brick?

Due to its density of 120 PCF, shipments of Red Brick typically qualify for Class 50 (the lowest, most economical LTL freight tier for dense cargo exceeding 50 lbs/cu ft). The primary reference item is 32000 (Building Bricks, Clay).

How many pieces of Red Brick can I load on a standard pallet?

A standard GMA 48x40 wooden pallet is rated for a maximum payload of 2,500 lbs. Use our interactive calculator above to enter your exact plate, bar, or tube dimensions to verify your pieces-per-pallet threshold before strapping.