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How many blocks for a wall?

Updated 2026 · Practical guide · Reference estimate

With hollow blocks 20x20x40, count 12.5 blocks per m² of wall, plus about 0.5 bag of cement per m² for the laying mortar.
Wall areaBlocksCement (mortar)
10 m²125 u5 bags
20 m²250 u10 bags
30 m²375 u15 bags
50 m²625 u25 bags
80 m²1000 u40 bags
100 m²1250 u50 bags

Indicative estimates (concrete dosed at 350 kg/m³, 7 cement bags per m³). They help you check a quote, not replace an engineer.

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