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

353 lbs

160 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

70.7 lbs

32.1 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 50

53 PCF (0.849 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

0.8%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 35 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 155150 (Petroleum Fuel Distillate). Rated under Class 50 based on 53 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 0.8% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,647 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 35 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Diesel Fuel

Transport & Palletizing Rules

HazMat regulated cargo (UN 1202, Class 3 Flammable Liquid). Requires CDL HazMat tanker endorsement and placard 1202.

Typical Industrial Applications

Heavy commercial trucking
Freight locomotives
Backup diesel generators
Agricultural tractors

Critical Handling Cautions:

Combustible liquid (Class 3); keep static grounding clamps attached during bulk loading

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

Compare with Other Bulk Liquids & Agricultural

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Class 55Fresh Pure Water (at 60°F / 15.6°C)

62.4 lbs/cu ft

Class 60Motor Oil / Engine Lubricant (SAE 30)

55 lbs/cu ft

Class 55Yellow Dent Corn (Shelled Field Corn)

45 lbs/cu ft

Diesel Fuel Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD #2) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD #2) is 53 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 0.85 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 850 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Diesel Fuel?

Due to its density of 53 PCF, shipments of Diesel Fuel typically qualify for Class 60 (the lowest, most economical LTL freight tier for dense cargo exceeding 50 lbs/cu ft). The primary reference item is 155150 (Petroleum Fuel Distillate).

How many pieces of Diesel Fuel 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.