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How much does a concrete block weigh?

Typical weight
11–22 kg
That is 24.3–48.5 lb.

A hollow precast concrete masonry unit, nominally 8 by 8 by 16 inches in the US.

A standard hollow 8x8x16 in unit is 15-17 kg; lightweight aggregate blocks 11-13 kg; solid units up to 22 kg.

How that compares

Concrete block against things of a similar mass.

Wheelchair 7–160 kg
Dehumidifier 8–26 kg
Concrete block 11–22 kg
Television 3.5–45 kg
Traffic light 10–28 kg
Kitchen sink 6–60 kg
Japanese spider crab 10–19 kg
Kettlebell 4–48 kg

More about a concrete block

Common questions

How much does a concrete block weigh?
A concrete block weighs 11–22 kg (24.3–48.5 lb). A standard hollow 8x8x16 in unit is 15-17 kg; lightweight aggregate blocks 11-13 kg; solid units up to 22 kg.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked