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Bulk Liquids & Agricultural·Class 55

Density of Fresh Pure Water (at 60°F / 15.6°C)

Standard reference fluid for all specific gravity and liquid density calculations.

Density (PCF)62.4lbs / cu ft
Metric Density1g / cm³
Density (SI)1,000kg / m³
NMFC FreightClass 5550000
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.

lbs/cu ft
Total Shipment Weight
416 lbs
189 kg · (5 units)
Single Piece Weight
83.2 lbs
37.7 kg per unit
Freight Class & Density
Class 50
62.4 PCF (1 g/cm³)
53ft Semi PayloadOK
0.9%
of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 30 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 50000 (Water in IBC Totes). Rated under Class 50 based on 62.4 PCF density.

  • Shipment utilizes 0.9% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,584 lbs capacity remaining).
  • Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 30 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Water

Transport & Palletizing Rules

The international density benchmark. 1 gallon = 8.34 lbs. Shipped in 275-gal or 330-gal intermediate bulk containers (IBC Totes).

Typical Industrial Applications
  • Bulk beverage bottling
  • Industrial coolant systems
  • Emergency disaster relief
  • Hydrostatic testing
Critical Handling Cautions:
  • Liquid surge / slosh effect during braking; baffles or full tanks required for tanker trailers
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 60Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD #2)
53 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

Water Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Fresh Pure Water (at 60°F / 15.6°C) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Fresh Pure Water (at 60°F / 15.6°C) is 62.4 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 1 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 1,000 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Water?

Due to its density of 62.4 PCF, shipments of Water 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 50000 (Water in IBC Totes).

How many pieces of Water 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.