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Compressed Earth Block Calculator

CEB machine output and block count from wall area.

Inputs

%

Results

Blocks required

434

Press time (hours)4.34
Soil needed (cu yd)4.58
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Wall Area (sq ft), Block Length and Height (inches), and Mortar Joint size.
  2. Set the Press Rate (blocks/hr) for your manual or hydraulic press.
  3. Enter Waste % to account for breakage and trimming.
  4. Review Blocks Required to plan soil excavation and pressing sessions.
  5. Use press rate and block count to estimate labor hours for the pressing phase.
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