Brick rates in Pakistan: A class, B class and per-1,000 prices
How brick prices work in Pakistan: per-1,000 rates, A class (awal), B class and khingar, field tests for quality, how many bricks you need and delivery checks.
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The short answer
Bricks (eent) in Pakistan are priced per 1,000, and the rate depends on the class — A class (awal), B class (doem) or overburnt khingar — the kiln, the city, the season and delivery. Check quality with simple field tests, estimate your quantity from wall area, count the delivery, and compare the same class and delivery terms in your city before paying.
Key takeaways
- Prices are per 1,000 bricks; compare the same class, city and delivery terms.
- A class bricks are well burnt, uniform and ring when struck; B class are less regular.
- Khingar (overburnt) bricks are hard but misshapen — used for soling and foundations.
- A 9-inch wall uses roughly 9 bricks per square foot; a 4.5-inch wall about half that.
- Supply tightens in the rains and when kilns are ordered shut in smog season.
On this page
Brick classes
| Class | Local name | Look and feel | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| A class | Awal | Deep, even red; sharp edges; uniform size; rings when struck | Load-bearing and exposed walls |
| B class | Doem | Slightly uneven shape or colour, minor cracks | Internal walls, boundary walls, where plastered |
| Overburnt | Khingar | Dark, very hard, often distorted | Soling, foundations, hard fill |
| Underburnt | — | Yellowish, soft, dull sound | Avoid for structural work |
The standard brick in Pakistan is about 9 × 4.5 × 3 inches. Sizes vary a little between kilns, which affects how many you need.
Try asking DAAM“A class bricks rate per 1000 in Lahore”Field tests for quality
You can check a sample from the load in a few minutes:
- Sound test: strike two bricks together. Good bricks give a clear, metallic ring; a dull thud suggests underburnt bricks.
- Scratch test: a fingernail shouldn’t leave a mark on a good brick.
- Drop test: a good brick dropped from about a metre onto hard ground shouldn’t break.
- Shape and size: stack a few; they should sit flat with straight edges and even size.
- Water absorption: weigh a dry brick, soak it for 24 hours and weigh again. Good first-class bricks gain no more than about a fifth of their weight.
How many bricks do you need?
A rough guide for walls laid with normal mortar joints:
- 4.5-inch wall (half brick): about 4.5 bricks per square foot of wall.
- 9-inch wall (one brick): about 9 bricks per square foot of wall.
Measure the wall area, subtract doors and windows, multiply, then add a small allowance for breakage — around 5% is typical. Your engineer’s bill of quantities (BOQ) should give the exact figure. See estimating house construction cost.
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Check today’s brick rate in your city
Ask DAAM for the class and your city. See the verified per-1,000 range and the cheapest verified offer, with delivery terms.
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What moves brick rates
- Season: kilns slow down in the monsoon, when bricks can’t dry and fire properly.
- Smog measures: in some years, authorities in Punjab have ordered kilns shut during the winter smog season, which tightens supply.
- Fuel: kilns burn coal and other fuels; their prices feed into brick rates.
- Distance: kilns are on city outskirts, so delivery to your site is a real part of the cost.
- Demand: the busy building season pushes rates up.
See when to buy construction materials for timing across the year.
Delivery and counting
Bricks usually arrive by tractor-trolley or truck. Before paying:
- Agree the count — how many bricks the load holds — and whether the rate is delivered and unloaded.
- Count on arrival — count the rows in the load, or count as they’re unloaded.
- Broken bricks shouldn’t count towards the thousand; agree how breakage is handled.
- Check the class matches the order — a few good bricks on top can hide a weaker load.
More in delivery and unloading charges.
Comparing rates fairly
In DAAM, a brick price is tied to its class, the unit (per 1,000), the city and the delivery terms. An A class rate isn’t compared with khingar, and an ex-kiln rate isn’t compared with a delivered one. Ask “A class bricks rate Faisalabad” or, in Roman Urdu, “awal eent ka rate Multan”. You’ll see the verified range, the median and the cheapest verified offer.
Bricks or blocks?
In some cities — notably Karachi — concrete blocks are more common than clay bricks for walls. Each has trade-offs in cost per square foot, speed, weight and insulation. See blocks vs bricks.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between A class and B class bricks?
A class (awal) bricks are well burnt, evenly coloured, uniform in size and ring when struck. B class (doem) bricks have slight irregularities or minor cracks and suit plastered or less critical walls.
How many bricks are needed per square foot?
Roughly 4.5 bricks per square foot for a 4.5-inch wall and about 9 for a 9-inch wall, before a small allowance for breakage. Your engineer’s bill of quantities gives the exact number.
What is khingar?
Khingar is overburnt brick — very hard, dark and often misshapen. It is used for soling, foundations and hard fill rather than for exposed walls.
Why do brick prices rise in winter?
Demand is high in the building season, and in some years kilns in Punjab have been ordered shut during the smog season, which tightens supply and pushes prices up.
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Check today’s brick rate in your city
Ask DAAM for the class and your city. See the verified per-1,000 range and the cheapest verified offer, with delivery terms.
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Hamza writes DAAM’s price guides for shoppers in Pakistan: where to buy, what to check before paying and how to use verified prices to avoid being overcharged.
