You can expect an average cinder block weight to be about 35 pounds (16 kg) for a standard cinder or concrete block. The standard size in the U.S. measures to be 8-inch by 8-inch by 16-inch. Cinder blocks are used as a building material for all types of construction. The technical term is a CMU (concrete masonry unit).

How much does a 2 hole cinder block weigh?

8 x 2 x 16

My intent was to use them for both, add 2 more inches to the wall of my fire pit and as a decorative capstone to cover the open-holed cinder blocks underneath. The standard 8 x 2 x 16 cinder block weighs 16 pounds on average (7.26 kg).

Which is stronger cinder block or concrete block?

Concrete block is heavier because it contains stone and sand. Cinder block does not have the strength to withstand high pressure. Concrete block is a hard building element with high strength. ... Concrete block can be used in almost any structure as it is much stronger.