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

300 lbs

136 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

60.0 lbs

27.2 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 55

45 PCF (0.721 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

0.7%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 41 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 4000 (Grain, Corn Shelled). Rated under Class 55 based on 45 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 0.7% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,700 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 41 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Shelled Corn

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Standard test weight is 56 lbs per US bushel. Transported in hopper bottom grain trailers or covered rail hopper cars.

Typical Industrial Applications

Animal livestock feed
Ethanol fuel refining
Corn starch & sweeteners
Distillers grains

Critical Handling Cautions:

Combustible grain dust explosion risk in enclosed elevators; require spark-proof equipment

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

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Class 60Motor Oil / Engine Lubricant (SAE 30)

55 lbs/cu ft

Shelled Corn Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Yellow Dent Corn (Shelled Field Corn) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Yellow Dent Corn (Shelled Field Corn) is 45 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 0.72 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 720 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Shelled Corn?

Due to its density of 45 PCF, shipments of Shelled Corn 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 4000 (Grain, Corn Shelled).

How many pieces of Shelled Corn 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.