Refractory Brick Calculator — Kiln Lining — cementequipment.org

Refractory Brick Calculator

Calculate the number of refractory bricks, rings, and total weight for rotary kiln lining. Supports ISO standard brick formats.

Kiln & Brick Parameters

Cross-section of rotary kiln showing shell and refractory brick lining KILN SHELL Inner Dia (D) REFRACTORY LINING Brick: x x y x h x (hot face) y (cold face) h









2-3 mm mortar joints may affect actual count.


Results

Enter kiln and brick parameters, then click Calculate.

ISO Brick Reference

Formata (mm)b (mm)h (mm)
21810384180
41810393.5180
61810397180
22010382200
32010389200
42010392.5200
62010396.2200
82010397.8200
32210388220
42210391.5220
62210395.5220
82210397.3220
42510390250
62510394.5250
82510396.5250
Tip: Select an ISO format to auto-fill brick dimensions, or enter custom values manually.

How It Works

1. Circumference
Inner circumference = pi x D x 1000 (mm)
2. Bricks per Ring
Bricks/ring = Circumference / avg. brick width + safety margin
3. Number of Rings
Rings = Zone length x 1000 / brick height (h)
4. Total Bricks & Weight
Total = rings x bricks/ring x (1 + wastage %)

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