In my experience with DIY home projects, I’ve found that a typical 8″x8″x16″ cinder block weighs around 38 pounds (or 17 kilograms if metric is your thing). So let’s get ready to do some heavy lifting! A Straight Answer, No Strings Attached We’re about to dive into the heavy stuff – the weights and measures of cinder blocks. But no worries, we’re here to lift that weight off, and lay it straight onto a cinder block. When it comes to the world of cinder blocks, it can feel like you’ve got the weight of the world on your shoulders. The Heavy Duty Truth: How Much Does a Cinder Block Weigh? Heads up: before we get too far along here, if you want to connect with other homeowners, DIYers, and builders and get more great ideas for your home to make your space the best join my free private Facebook group, Remodel Reality here.
A solid concrete block (4”x8”x16”) is slightly lighter than a standard cinder block, weighing in at about 32 lbs (14 kg).Half cinder blocks and jumbo cinder blocks weigh approximately 18 lbs (8 kg) and 52 lbs (24 kg) respectively.
The weight of a cinder block can vary based on its size and whether it’s solid or hollow.A standard cinder block (8”x8”x16”) weighs approximately 38 lbs (17 kg).