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

967 lbs

438 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

193.3 lbs

87.7 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 50

145 PCF (2.323 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

2.1%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 12 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 36000 (Asphalt Paving Materials). Rated under Class 50 based on 145 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 2.1% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,033 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 12 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Asphalt

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Hot mix asphalt transported in insulated steel dump trailers with tarp heaters.

Typical Industrial Applications

Highway paving
Airport runways
Parking lots
Curbs and paths

Critical Handling Cautions:

Must be dumped before temperature drops below 275°F to ensure proper compaction

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

Compare with Other Building Materials & Minerals

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Class 50Standard Cured Concrete (Normal Weight)

145 lbs/cu ft

Class 55Natural Granite Stone (Solid Slabs)

168 lbs/cu ft

Class 55Natural Marble (Architectural Slabs)

165 lbs/cu ft

Asphalt Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Dense Compacted Asphalt Pavement in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Dense Compacted Asphalt Pavement is 145 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 2.32 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 2,320 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Asphalt?

Due to its density of 145 PCF, shipments of Asphalt typically qualify for Class 50 (the lowest, most economical LTL freight tier for dense cargo exceeding 50 lbs/cu ft). The primary reference item is 36000 (Asphalt Paving Materials).

How many pieces of Asphalt 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.