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

3,727 lbs

1,690 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

745.3 lbs

338.1 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 50

559 PCF (8.954 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

8.3%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 3 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 30160 (Copper Bars & Busbars). Rated under Class 50 based on 559 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 8.3% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (41,273 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 3 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Copper

Transport & Palletizing Rules

High theft target. Shipped in locked security dry vans or sealed intermodal containers with numbered bolt seals.

Typical Industrial Applications

Electrical busbars
Motor windings
Plumbing tubing
Heat exchangers

Critical Handling Cautions:

Extremely heavy per linear foot; do not overload pallet centers
Keep dry to avoid verdigris patina corrosion

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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490 lbs/cu ft

Class 50Stainless Steel (Grade 304)

495 lbs/cu ft

Class 50Stainless Steel (Grade 316 Marine)

500 lbs/cu ft

Copper Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Pure Copper (C110 ETP) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Pure Copper (C110 ETP) is 559 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 8.96 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 8,960 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Copper?

Due to its density of 559 PCF, shipments of Copper 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 30160 (Copper Bars & Busbars).

How many pieces of Copper 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.