Weights of Celcon Blocks and Blockwork – Thin-Joint 3mm Mortar Joints

Sponsored by H + H CelconSep 21 2006

Not all thicknesses shown below are available in each block range

Typical block handling weights (kg) at typical moisture content when laid. Some manufacturers may quote weights which do not include this allowance
Super Solar	8.1	8.5	9.2	9.6	9.8	10.2	10.9	11.3	11.7	12.8	15.2
Solar	9.4	9.9	10.7	11.2	11.4	11.9	12.7	13.1	13.6	14.9	17.6
Standard	13.3	14.0	15.0	15.7	16.1	16.8	17.8	18.5	19.2	21.0	24.8
Hi-Seven/Hi-Ten^e	14.4	15.1	16.2	17.0	17.4	18.1	19.3	20.0	20.8	22.7	26.8

Laid weight of blocks above dpc, including 3mm mortar joints, excluding finishes (kg/m²)
Super Solar	87	92	99	103	105	110	117	121	126	137	163
Solar	94	99	107	112	114	119	127	132	137	149	176
Standard	124	131	140	147	150	157	167	173	180	196	232
Hi Seven/Hi-Ten^e	148	156	168	175	179	187	199	207	214	234	277

FOUNDATION BLOCKS - above data for the equivalent block applies: eg for Foundation 4 see Standard; for Foundation 7 see Hi-Seven, etc

For NORMAL format blocks (440mm long x 215mm high)

For JUMBO PLUS format blocks (610mm long x 270mm high)

This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by H + H Celcon.

For more information on this source, please visit H + H Celcon.

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