How much is a concrete block?

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A standard 8 × 8 × 16 inch concrete block costs $1.50 – $3.50 in 2026, with $2.25 as the most common single-unit price. Standard 8 × 8 × 16 inch concrete masonry units (CMUs) cost $1.50 to $3.50 each in 2026 at most US home centers and masonry suppliers. The exact price depends on the block style (hollow vs solid, smooth vs split-face), the supplier, and your region.  Block prices have risen 20–30% since 2020 due to cement and aggregate cost increases. Expect $1.80–$2.50 for a standard hollow gray CMU at Home Depot or Lowe's. Solid blocks run 40–60% more.  Bulk pricing matters: orders of 100+ blocks typically get a 10–20% discount, and pallet quantities (90 blocks per pallet, typical) can knock another 5–10% off.

Block style	Single price	Pallet price (each)
8 × 8 × 16 hollow gray	$1.80 – $2.50	$1.50 – $2.00
8 × 8 × 16 solid gray	$3.20 – $4.50	$2.75 – $3.75
Split-face decorative	$3.50 – $5.50	$3.00 – $4.75
Lightweight CMU	$2.00 – $3.00	$1.70 – $2.50
Half-block (4 × 8 × 8)	$1.25 – $1.75	$1.00 – $1.45

How much is a concrete block?

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