Standards & Compliance
Which standards must concrete blocks meet in Saudi Arabia?
Direct answer
Concrete Blocks sold in Saudi Arabia must comply with SASO GSO 1929 — compressive strength and dimensional tolerance, alongside Saudi Building Code requirements for the relevant element. Benna vendors are verified with commercial registration and VAT records, and compliance documents can be requested with any quote before you place an order.
Concrete Blocks key specifications
| Price range | SAR 2.2-6.5 per block |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 1 truckload (about 500-800 blocks) for site delivery |
| Common sizes | 40×20×10, 40×20×15, 40×20×20 cm |
| Blocks per m² | 12.5 |
| Compressive strength | 4-7 N/mm² |
| Thermal block U-value | 0.4-0.6 W/m²K |
| Standards | SASO GSO 1929 — compressive strength and dimensional tolerance |
Key takeaways
- A 20cm block wall takes about 12.5 blocks per square metre. A 100 sqm wall needs roughly 1,250 blocks and 2.5 tons of masonry mortar.
- Hollow concrete blocks are cheapest for structure; AAC thermal blocks cost more but cut cooling load sharply in Saudi summer conditions.
- Available brands: Bin Quraya, Saudi Block Factory, Al Watania, Ytong AAC
- Delivered to 165+ Saudi cities.
Related questions
How much concrete blocks do I need?▾
A 20cm block wall takes about 12.5 blocks per square metre. A 100 sqm wall needs roughly 1,250 blocks and 2.5 tons of masonry mortar.
Which standards apply to concrete blocks in Saudi Arabia?▾
SASO GSO 1929 — compressive strength and dimensional tolerance
What is the minimum order quantity?▾
1 truckload (about 500-800 blocks) for site delivery