How much mortar would be required for a 600 square feet wall using 8X8X16 concrete blocks?

To determine how much mortar is needed for a wall constructed from 8x8x16 concrete blocks, it's essential to first calculate the total volume of the blocks being used and then figure out the appropriate amount of mortar required.

Each standard 8x8x16 concrete block has dimensions of 8 inches high, 8 inches wide, and 16 inches long. To convert these measurements into feet, the dimensions are approximately 0.67 feet (8 inches) high, 0.67 feet (8 inches) wide, and 1.33 feet (16 inches) long.

The volume of one concrete block is:

Volume = Height x Width x Length

Volume of one block ≈ 0.67 ft x 0.67 ft x 1.33 ft ≈ 0.67 cubic feet.

Next, the area of the wall is given as 600 square feet. To find out how many blocks will be needed, we must first calculate the area of one block (in square feet) and then see how many such blocks fit into the 600 square feet.

The area of one block is:

Area = Height x Length

Area of one block ≈ 0.67 ft x 1.33