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Bulk Liquids & Agricultural·Class 55

Density of Hard Red Winter Wheat (Dry Cleaned)

High-protein bread wheat grown throughout the Great Plains, providing strong gluten flour for baking.

Density (PCF)48lbs / cu ft
Metric Density0.77g / cm³
Density (SI)770kg / m³
NMFC FreightClass 554000
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lbs/cu ft
Total Shipment Weight
320 lbs
145 kg · (5 units)
Single Piece Weight
64.0 lbs
29.0 kg per unit
Freight Class & Density
Class 55
48 PCF (0.769 g/cm³)
53ft Semi PayloadOK
0.7%
of 45,000 lbs legal payload

Logistics & Transport Recommendations

Pallet Packaging Rule

Safe stacking limit: 39 pieces per pallet to stay within the 2,500 lbs standard wood pallet rating.

NMFC Item Guidance

Reference code: 4000 (Grain, Wheat). Rated under Class 55 based on 48 PCF density.

  • Shipment utilizes 0.7% of a standard 53ft trailer's 45,000 lbs legal cargo payload (44,680 lbs capacity remaining).
  • Standard GMA pallet recommendation: Maximum 39 units per pallet to remain within the 2,500 lbs safe working limit.

Shipping, Packaging & Stacking Specifications for Wheat Grain

Transport & Palletizing Rules

Standard test weight is 60 lbs per US bushel. Shipped in hopper grain trucks or 50-lb multiwall paper sacks on pallets.

Typical Industrial Applications
  • Bread & pizza flour
  • Cereal manufacturing
  • Pasta semolina
  • Animal feed blending
Critical Handling Cautions:
  • Keep moisture content below 13.5% to prevent mold growth and spontaneous heating in silos
Material density and metallurgical weight benchmarks correspond to standard test specifications from ASTM International and density rating tables from NMFTA.

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Wheat Grain Weight & Freight FAQs

What is the density of Hard Red Winter Wheat (Dry Cleaned) in lbs/cu ft and g/cm³?

The standard density of Hard Red Winter Wheat (Dry Cleaned) is 48 pounds per cubic foot (lbs/cu ft), which equals 0.77 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or 770 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

What NMFC freight class is assigned to Wheat Grain?

Due to its density of 48 PCF, shipments of Wheat Grain 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, Wheat).

How many pieces of Wheat Grain 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.