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.

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Density (PCF)

lbs/cu ft

Raw Material Shape

Thickness (in)

Width (in)

Length (in)

Quantity

Total Shipment Weight

233 lbs

106 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

46.7 lbs

21.2 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 55

35 PCF (0.561 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

0.5%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 53 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 112000 (Softwood Lumber Dimension). Rated under Class 55 based on 35 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 0.5% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,767 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 53 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Yellow Pine

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Standard 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 dimensional lumber. Wrapped in weather-resistant woven polyethylene lumber tarps with mill logo.

Typical Industrial Applications

Residential wall studs
Roof trusses & floor joists
Treated decking & fence posts

Critical Handling Cautions:

Green untreated pine can weigh up to 55 lbs/cu ft before kiln drying

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

Compare with Other Lumber & Timber

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Class 55Red Oak Hardwood (Kiln-Dried 8% MC)

45 lbs/cu ft

Class 60Douglas Fir (Structural Timber)

34 lbs/cu ft

Class 55CDX Structural Plywood (4x8 Sheets)

38 lbs/cu ft

Yellow Pine Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Southern Yellow Pine (Kiln-Dried) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Southern Yellow Pine (Kiln-Dried) is 35 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 0.56 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 560 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Yellow Pine?

Due to its density of 35 PCF, shipments of Yellow Pine 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 112000 (Softwood Lumber Dimension).

How many pieces of Yellow Pine 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.