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Understanding Cement Brick Strength: What MPa Ratings Really Mean for Your Build
Author: Bertus van der Merwe Date Published: 20 January 2026 First, let’s demystify MPa . An MPa (megapascal) is simply a measure of pressure or stress – in bricks it means compressive strength . In practical terms, it tells you how much load a brick can endure before it crushes. A higher MPa rating means a stronger brick. For example, a 7 MPa brick can withstand roughly seven million newtons per square meter of pressure in a crush test. As Apollo Brick explains, this test
Bertus van der Merwe
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