Concrete Block Calculator

Estimate how many concrete blocks and bags of mortar your wall needs. Each dimension has its own unit selector (in/ft/yd/m).

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Materials & Cost

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How to Estimate Concrete Block

Concrete masonry units (CMU) are estimated by wall area. Measure each wall's length and height (any unit), subtract openings, then multiply the net area by blocks-per-square-foot. A standard 8x8x16 block needs about 1.125 per sq ft - use the preset. Add about 5% for breakage, and plan roughly three 80-lb mortar bags per 100 blocks.

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