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

1,113 lbs

505 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

222.7 lbs

101.0 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 50

167 PCF (2.675 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

2.5%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 11 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 13120 (Aluminum Coils & Sheet). Rated under Class 50 based on 167 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 2.5% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (43,887 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 11 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Aluminum 5052

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Non-heat-treatable grade with superior saltwater resistance and high fatigue strength. Easily formable.

Typical Industrial Applications

Fuel tanks
Toolboxes
Traffic signage
Appliance panels

Critical Handling Cautions:

Thin gauges bend easily in LTL cross-docks; require rigid wooden top covers

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

Compare with Other Metals & Alloys

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495 lbs/cu ft

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500 lbs/cu ft

Aluminum 5052 Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Aluminum Sheet (5052-H32) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Aluminum Sheet (5052-H32) is 167 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 2.68 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 2,680 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Aluminum 5052?

Due to its density of 167 PCF, shipments of Aluminum 5052 typically qualify for Class 55 (the lowest, most economical LTL freight tier for dense cargo exceeding 50 lbs/cu ft). The primary reference item is 13120 (Aluminum Coils & Sheet).

How many pieces of Aluminum 5052 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.