WEİGHTS OF CONCRETE BLOCKS
The weights of concrete blocks vary according to the material placed in the mixture, the size of the block, whether it is hollow or full. Concrete blocks can be produced with different materials for different needs. Cinder block, hollow block, concrete brick and paving stone are examples of these products.
The weights of concrete blocks are determined according to both national and international standards. These standards must also comply with the building standards. The dimensions and weights of the inner and outer walls of a building are determined by the type of building.
factors affecting the change of weight in concrete blocks
The weights of concrete blocks vary because of many factors. The first factor affecting this is the type of concrete block, for example, lightweight concrete blocks. A standard block weighs 15.5 kg, while light blocks weigh less than 12 kg. The reason for this is usually to cut costs. Using lighter blocks both reduces logistics costs, enables the project to be carried out more quickly, and requires less labor.
The shapes of concrete blocks are also one of the factors that make the weights different., for example,it may be necessary to use a special type of block to make the corner of a wall. In this case, it will be necessary to choose a concrete block with different size and weight. Let’s take a closer look at the size and weight of concrete blocks.
Dimensions and Weights of Concrete Blocks
As we mentioned earlier, there are many types of concrete blocks. One of the most used among them is cinder block. The weight of standard cinder blocks is approximately 16 kg. In the USA, this standard size is 8 x 8 x 16 inches (20 x 20 x 40 cm).
In the table below, the weights of the cinder block are given according to their dimensions.
Cinder Block Dimensions weight
4 x 8 x 16 inch (10 x 20 x 40 cm) 10.9 kg
6 x 8 x 16 inch (15 x 20 x 40 cm) 12.7 kg
8 x 8 x 16 inch (20 x 20 x 40 cm) 16.3 kg
10 x 8 x 16 inch(25 x 20 x 40 cm)19.5 kg
12 x 8 x 16 inch(30 x 20 x 40 cm)20.1 kg
Weights of Blocks by Dimensions
Concrete Block Dimensions Weights of Concrete Blocks
2 x 4 x 8 inch (5 x 10 x 20 cm) 2.2 kg
2 x 8 x 16 inch (5 x 20 x 40 cm) 7.7 kg
3 x 8 x 16 inch (8 x 20 x 40 cm) 11.3 kg
4 x 8 x 16 inch (10 x 20 x 40 cm) 14.5 kg
6 x 8 x 16 inch (15 x 20 x 40 cm) 23.1 kg
6 x 8 x 8 inch (15 x 20 x 20 cm) 7.2 kg
8 x 8 x 16 inch (20 x 20 x 40 cm)23.1 kg
8 x 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 x 20 cm) 11.1 kg
10 x 8 x 16 inch (25 x 20 x 40 cm)28.1 kg
10 x 8 x 8 inch(25 x 20 x 20 cm) 12.7 kg
12 x 8 x 16 inch (30 x 20 x 40 cm)32.2 kg
12 x 8 x 8 inch (30 x 20 x 20 cm) 14.9 kg
