Bulk Density Averages

Almonds See Nuts

Apples, Whole 38 609
Dry Pomace 15 240
Sliced 32 513
Whole, Field Run, 2-1/2 diameter 30 481
20 320
Halves, Dried 28 449
Asparagus
Cut 34 545
Whole 28 449
Avocados, Fresh whole 28 449
Barley 43 689
Beans
Castors, Whole 36 577
Cocoa 37 593
Cofee, Roasted 26 417
Garbanzo, Dry 55 881
Fava, Dry 50 801
Navy, Dry 54 865
Navy, Small white 50 801
Pinto, Blanched 50 min. 44 705
Pinto, Dry 49 785
Red Kidney, Soaked 42 673
Soy, Field run 45 721
Speckled, Buter 52 833
Beets
Sliced 42 673
Sugar 60 961
Sugar (per Holly Sugar) 35 561
Sugar, Dry pulp 15 240
Sugar, Wet pulp 45 721
Whole 40 641
Blackberries 45 721
Blueberries 45 721
Bran 16 256
Bread Crumbs 3-4 48
Broccoli
5 Blanched 29 465
2-1/2 Blanched 32 513
1 Blanched 35 561
6 Field cut 16 256
1 Frozen 26 417
Buckwheat 42 673
Brussel Sprouts
Blanched 29 465
Pre-blanched 25 401
Frozen TBD
Cabbage 27 433
Cantaloupe 38 609
Carrots
Diced TBD
Diced, Frozen TBD
Sliced 42 673
Whole 40 641
Whole, Baby Field Run
(roots, dirt, etc). 26 417
Whole, Baby (washed & peeled) 42 673
Whole, Baby Blanched
(all sizes combined) 40 641
Whole, Baby Frozen
(all sizes combined) 31 497
Caulifower
Whole Heads in Totes
(with leaves) 18 288
Whole Heads in Totes
(without leaves) 20 320
Cuts, Before Blanch 27-31 37 593
Cuts, Blanched 32-35 32 513
Frozen, 3/8 to 3/4
(approx. 8000/f
3
) 30 481
Frozen, 3/4 to 1-1/4
(approx. 2200/f
3
) 29 465
Frozen, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2
(approx. 800/f
3
) 28 449
Celery, Diced 3/8 35 561
Cereal
Post Raisin Bran 6.25 100
Cheese
Cubed, Granulated 72 1,153
Curd 63 1,009
Grated 24 384
Long Grain 30 481
Cherries 40 641
Chicken
Bone-in Parts 55-60 881
Skins 69.5 1,113
Breasts 70 1,121
Cocoa
Nibs 40 641
Powder 35 561
Coconut, Shredded 25 401
Cofee Beans 32 513
Ground 25 401
Roasted Bean 26 417
Corn
Cob, Unhusked 18-25 288
Cob, Afer Husker (full length) 26 417
Cob, Prior to Blanch
(2-3/4 long) 33 529
Cob, Blanched & Cooled
(2-3/4 long) 38 609
Cob, Frozen (2-3/4 long) 35 561
Cut, Washed Prior to Blanch 40 641
Cut, Blanched & Key Air
Cooler 45 721
Cut, Frozen 37 593
Meal, Dry 40 641
Crab Tanner
Cooked, Frozen Sections 20 320
Live Weight 29 465
At Pre-cooker 20 320
Final Product (as packaged) 52 833
Cranberries, Fresh 40 641
Cucumbers, Fresh 40 641
Fish, Fresh Whole
Chilled fsh muscle 65.8 1,054
Cod in bulk guted 57.5 921
Cod in bulk with ice/49.5 mix. 33 529
(2/3 fsh - 1/3 ice by weight)
Cod Fillets in bulk 60 961
Cod Fillets, Boxed with ice 30 481
Fish, Fresh Whole (cont.)
(enough ice for normal inland journey,
and including allowance for box)
Herring in bulk 58.2 932
Fish, Frozen
Mackerel in bulk 50 801
Salmon in bulk 45 721
Whole guted cod single fsh 25-30 401
Whole guted cod large blocks
Loosely packed 40 641
Tightly packed 55 881
Average 48 769
Fillets in large blocks 55-60 881
Fillets in consumer packs 25 401
in master carton with allowance
for pallets, access, etc.
Fish sticks in retail packs 25-30 401
Whole guted halibut
In wooden boxes 30-35 481
Stored loose 38 609
Whole salmon
In wooden boxes 24 384
Stored loose 33-35 529
Frozen shelled shrimp
in blocks 45-55 721
Frozen breaded shrimp 25-30 401
(in consumer packs in master carton)
Flour, Wheat 35 561
Grapefruit 35 561
Grapes 30 481
Green Beans
Unsnipped, Fresh 18 288
Snipped, Whole Fresh
(2 & 3 sieve) 21 336
Snipped, Whole Frozen
(2 & 3 sieve) (approx. 2500/f
3
) 24 384
Cut, Fresh 1 (2, 3, & 4 sieve) 33 529
Cut, Blanched 1 (2, 3, & 4 sieve) 35 561
Cut, Frozen 1 (2, 3, & 4 sieve)
(approx. 11,700/f3) 33 529
French Beans
Sliced and Blanched 35 561
French Beans, Frozen 20 320
Hamburger, Pellets Frozen 35 561
(3/8-1/2 X 3/4-1-1/2)
Hops
Dry 35 561
Wet 55 881
Ice, Crushed 40 641
Kiwi Fruit, Fresh 55 881
Lemons 40 641
Letuce 23 368
Lima Beans
Dry 45 721
Frozen TBD
Green 34 545
Unshelled 26 417
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3
Kg/m
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Lbs./ft
3
Kg/m
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Lbs./ft
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Kg/m
3
Bulk Density Averages
Malt
Dry ground 1/8 and under 22 352
Dry whole 30 481
Meal 40 641
Wet 65 1,041
Meat
Ground 55 881
Balls 16 256
Milk
Dried Flakes 6 96
Malted 35 561
Whole powdered 28 449
Millet, Birdseed 46 737
Mushrooms
Fresh whole (foat) 15-17 240
Blanched whole (sink) 23-25 368
Sliced 48 769
Sliced, Frozen TBD
Mustard, Seed 48 769
Mussel, Green Lip 25 401
(10 oz. frozen in shell)
Noodles, Enriched 46 737
Nuts
Almonds
Meat 30 481
Unshelled 20 320
Cashews, Whole 37 593
Hazel Nuts, Shelled 35 561
Hickory Nuts, Wild 40 641
Macadamia Nuts
Fresh, unshelled 43 689
Dry, shelled 35 561
Peanuts
Shelled 45 721
Unshelled Runners 17 272
Spanish 20 320
Virginia 14 224
Walnuts
In Shell 20 320
Meats (Halved & Pieces) 25-30 401
Oats 26 417
Okra
Breaded Nuggets TBD
Whole 20 320
Blanched 3 minutes 32 513
Olives 41 657
Onions
Winter Whites, 2-3/4 Small 35 561
Medium 3-4 19-31 304
2 diameter 32 513
Diced 36.5 585
Small, Whole, Field Run
(with roots, dirt, etc) 38 609
Small, Whole Prior to Blanch
(all sizes) 40 641
Small, Whole Frozen
3/8 to 5/8 diameter
(approx. 3800/f
3
) 34 545
Onions (cont.)
Small, Whole Frozen
5/8 to 7/8 diameter
(approx. 2400/f
3
) 36 577
Small, Whole Frozen
7/8 to 1-1/8 diameter
(approx. 1300/f3) 35 561
Oranges, Whole 30 481
Orange Peel, Dry 15 240
Pasta
Hay & Straw 43 689
Elbow, Shell 30-40 481
Spagheti, Flat 40 641
Macaroni
Blanched 65 1,041
Elbow, Dry 34 545
Elbow, Cooked 48 769
Rotelli Spirals 42 673
Peaches, Freestone 34 545
Peanuts See Nuts
Pears 38 609
Peas
Black-eyed 38 609
Crowder 38 609
Dried 48 769
Green fresh 35 561
Sugar Snap 27 433
Unshelled 24 384
Peppers
Chili Peppers, Whole 16 256
Whole green 18 288
Whole blanched 23 368
Diced TBD
Diced Frozen TBD
Dried 8.6 138
Halves 18 288
Halves, Blanched 23 368
Strips, Blanched 23-47 368
Jalapeno Fresh 21 336
Pepper Corns, Black 40 641
Pepperoncini 37 593
Pimento, Whole 26 417
Pickles
Chips 57 913
Sliced 46 737
Whole 39 625
Pineapple
Wedges 1/2 to 1 55 881
Whole 29-30 465
Plums 45 721
Potatoes
Chips 3.5 -5.6 56
Cut Strips, 3/8 cut 35 561
Fried Strips 28 449
Frozen Strips
1/2 Cut 21.5 344
7/16 Cut 20 320
3/8 Cut 18.5 296
1/4 Cut 17 272
Potatoes (cont.)
Sliced 52 833
Whole, Peeled 41-48 657
Whole, Unpeeled 40-43 641
Helical Cut, Wet 18 288
Helical Cut, Frozen 10 160
Latice Cut, Wet 30 481
Latice Cut, Frozen 20 320
Prunes, Dried 30% Moisture 42 673
Pumpkin 35 561
Pretzels 10 160
Quinces 44 705
Raisins 39 625
Rhubarb 34 545
Raspberries 44 705
Rice
Dry 52 833
Grits 45 721
Hulled and Polished 48 769
Rough 36 577
Wild White 48 769
Rutabagas 45 721
Rye, Seed 45 721
Salt, Coarse 40-55 641
Fine 70-80 1,121
Sesame Seeds 27 433
Shrimp
Frozen, Small (300 count) 30 481
Frozen, Shelled in Blocks 45-55 721
Frozen, Breaded 25-30 401
(in consumer package)
Soap, Detergent 15-50 240
Silica Flour 80 1,282
Spinach
Loose Leaf (dry on shaker) 8-8.5 128
Loose Leaf, (wet on shaker) 10.5 168
Blanched 44 705
Squash 35 561
Strawberries 44 705
Sugar
Brown 45 721
Granulated 55 881
Powdered 55 881
Raw Cane 65 1,041
Raw Cane, Knived 18 288
Sunfower Seeds, Hulled 41 657
Tomatoes 30-33 481
Tortilla Chips 7 112
Turnips 43 689
Wheat 48 769
Cracked 45 721
Germ 28 449
Flour 35 561
Zucchini, Slices Frozen 27.5 441
Lbs./ft
3
Kg/m
3
Lbs./ft
3
Kg/m
3
Lbs./ft
3
Kg/m
3