Table of Weights

TIMBER weight / cub,ft lbs.

  • Spruce 28
  • Oregon 33
  • Kauri 35
  • Jarrah 56
  • Queensland Maple 39
  • Silky Oak 38

PLYWOOD weight /sq.ft lbs.

  • 1/8 in thickness 40
  • ¼ in thickness 80
  • ½ in thickness 160

MASONITE

  • 1/8 in Presswood 80
  • ¼ in Presswood. 140
  • GLASS. weight / sq.ft lbs
  • Standard 2
  • ¼ in plate 3 ½

STEEL SHEET weight / sq ft

  • 1/64 in .63
  • 1/40 in 1
  • 1/32 in 1.3
  • 1/20 in 2

WATER AND ICE

  • 1 cubic ft 62 lbs
  • 1 gallon 8.3 lbs

ALUMINIUM weight / sq ft.lbs

  • .1 in 1.4
  • .07 in 1
  • .05 in .7
  • .025 in .35
  • .01 in .14

GENERAL WEIGHTS

  • Linoleum,/sq.yard 3 lbs
  • Axle and springs 1 cwt
  • Pair of wheels 40 lbs
  • Tyre and tubes,pair 50 lbs
  • Canvas / sq. yard 12 oz
  • Paint approx. 20 lbs
  • Mattress 50 lbs

STEEL ANGLE BARS Weight / ft.lbs

  • 1 x 1 x 1/8 .80
  • 11/2 x 11/2 x 1/8 1.8
  • 2 x 2 x ¼ 3.19
  • 21/2 x 11/2 x ¼ 3.19
  • 3 x 3 x 3/16 3.71
  • 3 x 3 x ¼ 4.9
  • 4 x 3 x ¼ 5.8