About this calculator
Weight of a load from its volume, to check it against what a trailer, truck or suspended floor can take.
How it’s calculated
Weight = volume × typical density. Real densities vary with moisture and grading, so treat these as planning figures.
Worked example
With these inputs:
- Material
- Gravel
- Volume
- 1.5 m³
- Vehicle payload (optional)
- 1000 kg
the result is:
- Weight
- 2.4 t
- Density
- 1.6 t per m³
- Trips at payload
- 3
Tips from the trade
- Most utes and box trailers carry well under a tonne. Check the payload and the trailer’s ATM before you load up.
Results are estimates for planning and pricing. Check quantities against your drawings, the manufacturer’s data and the NCC and Australian Standards before ordering.