Estimate the number of standard CMU blocks (8x8x16) required for building a wall. Simplify material ordering for retaining walls and foundations.
Standard CMU blocks are nominally 8x8x16 inches. The actual size is 7 5/8 x 7 5/8 x 15 5/8 to allow for mortar.
It takes approximately 1.125 standard blocks to cover one square foot of wall area.
1.125 blocks per sq ft.