What Is the Size of a Standard Cinderblock?

The most common dimensions for a cinder block are approximately 8-by-8-by-16 inches. The actual measurements, however, are 7 5/8-by-7 5/8-by-15 5/8.

What is the difference between a cinder block and concrete block?

Cinder block is made of concrete and cinder. Concrete block is produced from steel, wood or cement. Cinder block is lighter than concrete blocks. Concrete block is heavier because it contains stone and sand.

One pallet of cinder blocks costs $115 to $225 on average. A pallet of cinder blocks weighs 2,500 to 3,250 pounds. A standard pallet holds 70 to 90 cinder blocks. Each 8”x8”x16” cinder block weighs 28 to 36 pounds on average.

How big is the opening in a cinder block?

Another thing to remember is that cinder blocks usually have two large holes in them with a 1-inch divider between holes. The indented ends are 1 1/4-inch deep and can vary in width greatly from less than an inch to multiple inches.

Now you need to figure out the square footage of the block you are using. The standard block size is 16″ wide x 8″ high. Multiply 16×8, and then divide by 144 to get the answer. block sq ft = 16 × 8144 = 0.89 sq.