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Estimate how many concrete blocks are needed to build a wall of a given size.

How It Works

How Concrete Block Calculator Works

Wall area is divided by the face area of a standard concrete block (commonly 16 inches by 8 inches including the mortar joint), with a waste allowance added for cuts and breakage.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the waste percentage lower than for bricks?
Concrete blocks are larger and involve fewer individual pieces per square foot than bricks, so there's typically less cutting and a lower breakage rate — 5% is a common default, though your project specifics may call for more.