Blocks in a Cube
Matt Henshaw | July 21, 2025
Ever wondered how many blocks (CMU) fit in a cube (one pallet)?
| Size | Hollow | Solid | Alternate |
| 2x8x16 | – | 288 | |
| 3x8x16 | – | 144 | |
| 4x8x16 | 180 | 144 | |
| 6x8x16 | 144 | 90 | Bond Beam |
| 8x8x16 | 108 | 72 | Bond Beam, Split Face- 90 |
| 10x8x16 | 90 | – | Bond Beam– 90 |
| 12x8x16 | 78 | – | Bond Beam– 72 |
| 14x8x16 | 72 | – | |
| 16x8x16 | 54 | – | |
| 2x4x8 (Concrete Brick) | – | 648 | |
| 4x4x16 | 180 | ||
| 4x8x10 | 180 | ||
| 4x8x12 | – | 192 | |
| 8x4x16 | 180 | ||
| 8x8x8 | 180 | – | |
| 8x8x12 | 132 | – | |
| 12x8x8 | 132 | – |
Less Common Sizes
8x4x16– 180
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