Industrial Material & Freight Sizing

Material Weight & Freight Density Calculator

Select an industrial material or enter custom density. Calculate dimensions to total weight, volume, NMFC class, and trailer payload limits.

Select Material Database Entry

Density (PCF)

lbs/cu ft

Raw Material Shape

Thickness (in)

Width (in)

Length (in)

Quantity

Total Shipment Weight

493 lbs

224 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

98.7 lbs

44.8 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 50

74 PCF (1.185 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

1.1%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 25 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 156600 (Acrylic Sheets Masked). Rated under Class 50 based on 74 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 1.1% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,507 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 25 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Acrylic Sheet

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Shipped with blue poly film or heavy craft paper masking. Must remain flat on rigid solid-deck wooden skids.

Typical Industrial Applications

Display cases & retail fixtures
Aquarium viewing windows
Aircraft canopy windows
POP signage

Critical Handling Cautions:

Susceptible to crazing and scratch marks if grit gets between sliding sheets

Material density and metallurgical weight benchmarks correspond to standard test specifications from ASTM International and density rating tables from NMFTA.

Compare with Other Plastics & Polymers

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Class 60Rigid PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride Type 1)

87 lbs/cu ft

Class 65HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

60 lbs/cu ft

Class 60Polycarbonate Sheet (Lexan / Makrolon)

75 lbs/cu ft

Acrylic Sheet Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Cast Acrylic / Plexiglass (PMMA) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Cast Acrylic / Plexiglass (PMMA) is 74 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 1.19 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 1,190 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Acrylic Sheet?

Due to its density of 74 PCF, shipments of Acrylic Sheet typically qualify for Class 60 (the lowest, most economical LTL freight tier for dense cargo exceeding 50 lbs/cu ft). The primary reference item is 156600 (Acrylic Sheets Masked).

How many pieces of Acrylic Sheet can I load on a standard pallet?

A standard GMA 48x40 wooden pallet is rated for a maximum payload of 2,500 lbs. Use our interactive calculator above to enter your exact plate, bar, or tube dimensions to verify your pieces-per-pallet threshold before strapping.