Cinder Block Calculator

Planning factor ~1.125 blocks per square foot of wall face.

Step 1: Units

Step 2

Enter project measurements

Use decimals if needed (e.g. 3.5).

Step 3

How to use this calculator

Net wall area.

What the math is doing

Blocks ≈ ceil(sf × 1.125 × (1+waste)).

Frequently asked questions

Lightweight aggregate?

Block size still drives count.

Rebar cells?

Grout volume separate.

Lintels?

Add special units.

Waterproofing?

Not included.

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