Sand Density ,Cement Density ,Concrete Density ,Bricks Density

Sand Density ,Cement Density ,Concrete Density ,Bricks Density

Sand Density ,Cement Density ,Concrete Density ,Bricks Density

Sand Density, Cement Density, Concrete Density Bricks Density

What is Density of Materials?

The density of a material can be defined as the mass  of material per unit volume and designated by these symbol ρ (rho). The Standard Units  of density is kg / m3 and customary U.S. unit of density is lb/ft3.

Density is an key characteristic property of a material and varies with  pressure and temperature

  • Cement Density
  • Sand Density
  • Bricks Density
  • Concrete Density
  • Stone Density
  • Cast Iron Density
  • Glass Density
  • Porcelain Density
  • Bank Sand Density
  • Gravel Density
  • Asphalt Density
  • Earth Density

 

Density of Sand (Sand Density)

Sand is one of the most Important ingredients in concrete making. Density is also an important parameter for sand. To determine the density of sand, by multiplying the relative density of the sand times the density of water.

Bulk Density of Sand

The bulk density or unit weight of sand is the weight or mass of the sand that required to fill a container of a specified unit volume.

Bulk Density of sand = Mass od sand/volume

The bulk density of sand approximate that is usually used in normal- weight concrete is between 1520-1680 kg/m3 (95-105 lb/ft3)

 

Material Density

 Density

  Density

Aluminum

171 lb/ft3

2,739 kg/m3

Asphalt, crushed

45 lb/ft3

721 kg/m3

Brick, common red

120 lb/ft3

1,920 kg/m3

Cast Iron

450 lb/ft3

7,208 kg/m3

Cement, Portland Cement

94 lb/ft3

1,506 kg/m3

Concrete, Limestone w/Portland

148 lb/ft3

2,370 kg/m3

Concrete, Gravel Density

150 lb/ft3

2,400 kg/m3

Crushed Stone

100 lb/ft3

1,600 kg/m3

Earth, loam dry excavated

90 lb/ft3

1,440 kg/m3

Earth, packed

95 lb/ft3

1,520 kg/m3

Glass, window

161 lb/ft3

2580 kg/m3

Gravel, loose, dry

95 lb/ft3

1,520 kg/m3

Gravel, with sand

120 lb/ft3

1,920 kg/m3

3/8 inch Gypsum or Plaster Board

1.56 lb/ft2

7.62 kg/m2

Ice, crushed

37.0 lb/ft3

593 kg/m3

Ice, solid

57.4 lb/ft3

919 kg/m3

Limestone

171 lb/ft3

2,739 kg/m3

Marble, solid

160 lb/ft3

2,560 kg/m3

Mineral Fiber fiberglass Insulation

2.0 lb/ft3

32 kg/m3

Mud, packed

119 lb/ft3

1,906 kg/m3

Expanded Polystyrene Insulation

1.5 lb/ft3

24 kg/m3

Polyurethane Insulation

1.5 lb/ft3

24 kg/m3

Porcelain

150 lb/ft3

2,400 kg/m3

Sand, dry Density

100 lb/ft3

1,600 kg/m3

Snow, compacted

30 lb/ft3

480 kg/m3

Snow, freshly fallen

10 lb/ft3

160 kg/m3

Tar

72 lb/ft3

1,150 kg/m3

Water

62.4 lb/ft3

1,000 kg/m3

Wool

82 lb/ft3

1,310 kg/m3

4 inch Brick w/½” mortar

42 lb/ft3

673 kg/m3

8 inch Concrete Block w/½” mortar

55 lb/ft3

881 kg/m3

12 inch Concrete Block w/½” mortar

80 lb/ft3

1,281 kg/m3

1/4 inch Plywood

0.710 lb/ft2

3.47 kg/m2

3/8 inch Plywood

1.06 lb/ft2

5.18 kg/m2

1/2 inch Plywood

1.42 lb/ft2

6.93 kg/m2

5/8 inch Plywood

1.77 lb/ft2

8.64 kg/m2

3/4 inch Plywood

2.13 lb/ft2

10.4 kg/m2

Asphalt Roofing Shingles

3.0 lb/ft2

15 kg/m2

1/4 in. Slate Shingles

10 lb/ft2

49 kg/m2

Aluminum Roofing 26 gauge

0.3 lb/ft2

1.5 kg/m2

Steel Roofing 29 gauge5

0.8 lb/ft2

3.9 kg/m2

Built-Up 3 Ply & Gravel Roofing

5.5 lb/ft2

27 kg/m2

Bank Sand

2,500 lb/yd3

1,483 kg/m3

Torpedo Sand

2,700 lb/yd3

1,602 kg/m3

Framing Steel

490 lb/ft3

7,849 kg/m3

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