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Concrete lock blocks

How many blocks do I need?

Enter the length and height of your wall — or the size of your bin — and see how many 2.5 × 2.5 × 5 ft lock blocks it takes, what they weigh, and a starting price.

Block calculator

How many blocks do I need?

Height
Units:Block: 2.5′ × 2.5′ × 5′
16blocks · 8 per row × 2 rows
Blocks from
$1,840 ($115 each)
Total weight
≈ 28 tons
Height
5 ft (1.52 m)

Holding back soil? In BC, retaining walls 1.2 m (4 ft) or taller usually need a building permit and an engineer's design — check with your city.

Estimate only — staggered rows and corners can need an extra block. Delivery and placement are confirmed in your quote.

Good to know

How big is a concrete lock block?

Our standard block is 5 ft long, 2.5 ft high and 2.5 ft deep, and weighs roughly 3,500 lb.

How do you count blocks for a wall?

Divide the wall length by 5 ft and round up — that's one row. Multiply by the number of rows: each row adds 2.5 ft of height. Staggered rows and corners can need an extra block, which we confirm in the quote.

Do I need a permit or an engineer?

In BC, retaining walls 1.2 m (4 ft) or taller usually need a building permit and a design by a professional engineer, and some cities restrict lock-block walls facing public roads. Check with your municipality before you build.

Can you place the blocks for me?

Yes — blocks are delivered and set in place by K2 Crane & Cartage's crane trucks.

Ready to order blocks?

Send us your numbers from the calculator and the site address — we'll confirm the count and quote delivery and placement.

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