How many 8x8x16 concrete blocks are typically used in a standard 800 square foot wall?

To determine how many 8x8x16 concrete blocks are typically used in an 800 square foot wall, we must first understand the dimensions of the concrete blocks and how they contribute to the total wall area.

The dimensions of each block are 8 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 16 inches long. To calculate the area of one block, we will focus on the face that is exposed once the block is laid down. The face area in square feet can be calculated as follows:

• The height of the block is 8 inches, which converts to feet as 8/12 = 0.67 feet.

• The width of the block is 16 inches, which converts to feet as 16/12 = 1.33 feet.

Now, we multiply these two dimensions to find the area of one block:

Area of one block = height × width = 0.67 feet × 1.33 feet ≈ 0.89 square feet.

Next, we need to calculate how many blocks are required to cover an 800 square foot wall. This is done by dividing the total wall area by the area of one concrete block:

Total blocks required = Wall area / Area of one block =