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King Size vs. Modular Size Thin Brick: What’s the Difference?

Thin brick offers the timeless look of masonry, but size can impact both design and efficiency. King Size vs. Modular Size Thin Brick: What’s the Difference? While both look similar once installed, their dimensions, pallet counts, and coverage can change the way a project is built.


Modular Size (left) vs. King Size (Right) (Manganese thin brick)


King Size vs. Modular Size Dimensions at a Glance


  • Modular Size: 7 5/8" x 2 1/4"

  • King Size: 9 1/2" x 2 3/4"


At first, the difference may seem small. But in practice, King Size bricks cover more area with fewer units, making them a smart option for many applications.



King Size vs. Modular Size Thin Brick: What’s the Difference?

Feature

Modular Size (7 5/8" x 2 1/4")

King Size (9 1/2" x 2 3/4")

Pieces per Pallet

3,360

2,880

Coverage per Pallet

490 sq. ft.

613 sq. ft. (+25%)

Total Weight

2,595 lbs

2,670 lbs

Appearance

Traditional proportions, versatile for design

Larger format, fewer joints, modern look

Efficiency

More pieces to handle and install

Covers more area with fewer bricks, faster installation


Key Advantage of King Size


Despite having 480 fewer bricks, a King Size pallet covers 123 more square feet than Modular — a 25% increase in coverage. That means fewer joints, faster installation, and lower labor costs, while still delivering the look of traditional brick.


10 Taber Manganese Modular Size (left) compared to Anthem Apartments, Desert Land King Size (right)


The Bottom Line


Both sizes serve different project needs:

  • Modular Size is the U.S. standard — versatile, flexible in design, and closer to traditional brick proportions.

  • King Size reduces the number of bricks per project, speeds up installation, and creates a cleaner, more modern appearance with a similar look to modular size.


The choice comes down to what matters most for your project: tradition and flexibility, or efficiency and bold impact. Either way, King Klinker America delivers thin brick designed to perform beautifully and stand the test of time.


For all King Klinker America thin brick sizes go to: https://www.kingklinker-america.com/sizesandtextures


To compare thin brick weights and measures for different sizes visit: https://www.kingklinker-america.com/calculator

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