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

1,127 lbs

511 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

225.3 lbs

102.2 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 50

169 PCF (2.707 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 Sheet/Plate). Rated under Class 50 based on 169 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 2.5% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (43,873 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 6061

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Lightweight structural alloy (~1/3 the weight of steel). Ships in wooden skids or crates to prevent corner bending.

Typical Industrial Applications

Aircraft fittings
Automotive frames
Bicycle frames
Marine hulls & walkways

Critical Handling Cautions:

Softer than steel; forklift tines easily gouge bare billets
Moisture between stacked sheets causes white rust oxidation

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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Class 50Carbon Steel (A36 Structural)

490 lbs/cu ft

Class 50Stainless Steel (Grade 304)

495 lbs/cu ft

Class 50Stainless Steel (Grade 316 Marine)

500 lbs/cu ft

Aluminum 6061 Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Aluminum Alloy (6061-T6) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Aluminum Alloy (6061-T6) is 169 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 2.7 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 2,700 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Aluminum 6061?

Due to its density of 169 PCF, shipments of Aluminum 6061 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 Sheet/Plate).

How many pieces of Aluminum 6061 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.