How much does a 6x8x16 block weigh?

A block of binder this size weighs about 30 to 38 pounds. If you plan to use cinder blocks for a project, it is important to know how much they weigh so that you can calculate the total weight of the project.

For example, if you are building a wall of cement blocks, you will need to know how many blocks you need to create the desired thickness and height. Multiplying the number of blocks by 38 pounds will give you the total weight of the wall. You can also use cinder blocks for other projects, such as garden beds or patio surfaces. Just be sure to take into account the weight of the binder blocks when calculating the total weight of your project.

How much does a block pallet weigh?

Here's another look at the chart above showing the weight of a typical pallet of 8″ x 8″ x 16″ standard blocks and 6″ x 8″ x 16″ 6-inch blocks.

Block pallets 96 and 72 can be purchased at Home Depot and Lowes. They usually use a 40″ x 48″ pallet which is a bit small for 90 blocks. However, if you buy your blocks from a brickwork supplier, they can safely use a 48″ x 48″ pallet that can safely hold 90 blocks.

Medium-sized pallets at Home Depot or Lowes weigh about 30 lbs. But larger 48" x 48" pallets can weigh up to 50 lbs.

Packaging usually doesn't add much weight. Most block stacks are wrapped with plastic rolls, straps, or both. This can add a pound or two to the total weight.

Typically, blocks are stacked no higher than 48″, so the size of the pallet limits the number of blocks they can stack using that height as the limit.

How do you determine how many block pallets you need?

It is very important to determine the number of concrete block pallets you need for a project. If you have too many blocks left, you will need a place to store them. Order too few blocks and you won't be able to get the job done.

Determining how many blocks you need is a fairly simple calculation. Concrete blocks are often stacked on top of each other to form a wall. Each block generates a certain amount of square footage. For example, a standard size block 8″ x 8″ x 16″ has an 8″ x 16″ side. Multiply 8″ x 16″ and you get 128 square inches.

Let's say you are building a foundation wall 8′ x 10′ long. That's 96" x 120", or 11,500 square inches.

Now divide 11,500 square inches by a block of 128 square inches and you have 90 blocks. That's pretty much the full palette at some vendors.

Determining how many blocks you need depends on the surface of the block. Each block creates a small section of the finished wall. Here's another way to calculate how many blocks you need.

In the same example of a wall 8′ long x 10′ high, dividing 10′ x the length of the standard block is 16″. A 10′ wall is 120″, divided by 16″ equals 7.5 blocks. Now calculate the height. The height 8′ equals 96″ divided by the block height 8″ equals 12 rows of blocks. 12 keys are 7.5 blocks high each equals 90 blocks.

Both ways of determining how many blocks you need work the same way, just a different way of accessing numbers. I prefer to use the first method, but it involves more math, so some masons prefer the second method. Remember to always buy more blocks than necessary because they brake easily. I usually add about 5% per job.

How much does an 8-inch block of coal weigh?

Blocks are a common building material used in residential and commercial construction. Most binder blocks are 8 inches wide by 16 inches long, with a few variations. The average weight of an 8-inch block of cement is 30 pounds.