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title: "How much does a concrete block weigh?"
description: "A concrete block weighs 11–22 kg (24.3–48.5 lb). How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/concrete-block/
site: "At One Place"
---

# 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

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## 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

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)