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

580 lbs

263 kg · (5 units)

Single Piece Weight

116.0 lbs

52.6 kg per unit

Freight Class & Density

Class 50

87 PCF (1.394 g/cm³)

53ft Semi PayloadOK

1.3%

of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 21 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 156600 (Plastics Pipe & Sheet). Rated under Class 50 based on 87 PCF density.

Shipment utilizes 1.3% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,420 lbs capacity remaining).
Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 21 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Rigid PVC

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Rigid plastic sheets and Schedule 40/80 pipe bundles. Bundles require padded polyester web straps to prevent crushing.

Typical Industrial Applications

Schedule 40/80 plumbing pipes
Vinyl siding and window profiles
Chemical scrubbers & tanks

Critical Handling Cautions:

Becomes brittle in sub-zero winter temperatures; avoid dropping bundles in freezing climates

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

Compare with Other Plastics & Polymers

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Class 65HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

60 lbs/cu ft

Class 60Cast Acrylic / Plexiglass (PMMA)

74 lbs/cu ft

Class 60Polycarbonate Sheet (Lexan / Makrolon)

75 lbs/cu ft

Rigid PVC Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Rigid PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride Type 1) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Rigid PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride Type 1) is 87 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 1.4 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 1,400 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Rigid PVC?

Due to its density of 87 PCF, shipments of Rigid PVC 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 156600 (Plastics Pipe & Sheet).

How many pieces of Rigid PVC 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.