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Bulk Density Values for Food Processing
Whether you’re using a Hammermill, a Crusher, a Crumbler, a Screener, a Rigimill or a Tumbling Drum, you need to know your bulk densities. At Machine & Process Design, we like information at our fingertips. We think you will too.
Apples – Whole
38 Lbs/Ft³, 609 Kg/M³
Apples – Dry Pomace
15 Lbs/Ft³, 240 Kg/M³
Apples – Sliced
32 Lbs/Ft³, 513 Kg/M³
Apples – Whole, Field Run, 2-1/2″ diameter
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Apples – Halves, Dried
28 Lbs/Ft³, 449 Kg/M³
Asparagus – Cut
34 Lbs/Ft³, 545 Kg/M³
Asparagus – Whole
28 Lbs/Ft³, 449 Kg/M³
Avacados – Fresh Whole
28 Lbs/Ft³, 449 Kg/M³
Barley
43 Lbs/Ft³, 689 Kg/M³
Beans – Castors (Whole)
36 Lbs/Ft³, 577 Kg/M³
Beans – Cocoa
37 Lbs/Ft³, 593 Kg/M³
Beans – Coffee (Roasted)
26 Lbs/Ft³, 417 Kg/M³
Beans – Garbanzo (Dry)
55 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Beans – Fava (Dry)
50 Lbs/Ft³, 801 Kg/M³
Beans – Navy (Dry)
54 Lbs/Ft³, 865 Kg/M³
Beans – Navy (Small White)
50 Lbs/Ft³, 801 Kg/M³
Beans – Pinto (Blanched 50 min.)
44 Lbs/Ft³, 705 Kg/M³
Beans – Pinto (Dry)
49 Lbs/Ft³, 785 Kg/M³
Beans – Red Kidney (Soaked)
42 Lbs/Ft³, 673 Kg/M³
Beans – Soy (Field Run)
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Beans – Speckled (Butter)
52 Lbs/Ft³, 833 Kg/M³
Beets – Sliced
42 Lbs/Ft³, 673 Kg/M³
Beets – Sugar
60 Lbs/Ft³, 961 Kg/M³
Beets – Sugar (per Holly Sugar)
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Beets – Sugar, Dry Pulp
15 Lbs/Ft³, 240 Kg/M³
Beets – Sugar, Wet Pulp
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Beets – Whole
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Blackberries
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Blueberries
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Bran
16 Lbs/Ft³, 256 Kg/M³
Bread Crumbs
3-4 Lbs/Ft³, 48 Kg/M³
Broccoli – 5″ Blanched
29 Lbs/Ft³, 465 Kg/M³
Broccoli – 2-1/2″ Blanched
32 Lbs/Ft³, 513 Kg/M³
Broccoli – 1″ Blanched
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Broccoli – 6″ Field Cut
16 Lbs/Ft³, 256 Kg/M³
Broccoli – 1″ Frozen
42 Lbs/Ft³, 673 Kg/M³
Buckwheat
42 Lbs/Ft³, 673 Kg/M³
Brussels Sprouts – Blanched
29 Lbs/Ft³, 465 Kg/M³
Brussels Sprouts – Pre-blanched
25 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Brussels Sprouts – Frozen
TBD Lbs/Ft³, TBD Kg/M³
Cabbage
27 Lbs/Ft³, 43 Kg/M³
Cantaloupe
38 Lbs/Ft³, 609 Kg/M³
Carrots – Diced
TBD Lbs/Ft³, TBD Kg/M³
Carrots – Diced (Frozen)
TBD Lbs/Ft³, TBD Kg/M³
Carrots – Sliced
42 Lbs/Ft³, 673 Kg/M³
Carrots – Whole
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Carrots – Whole, Baby Field Run (roots, dirt, etc.)
26 Lbs/Ft³, 417 Kg/M³
Carrots – Whole, Baby (washed & peeled)
42 Lbs/Ft³, 673 Kg/M³
Carrots – Whole, Baby Blanched (all sizes combined)
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Carrots – Whole, Baby Frozen (all sizes combined)
31 Lbs/Ft³, 497 Kg/M³
Cauliflower – Whole Heads in Totes (with leaves)
18 Lbs/Ft³, 288 Kg/M³
Cauliflower – Whole Heads in Totes (without leaves)
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Cauliflower – Cuts, Before Blanch 27-31
37 Lbs/Ft³, 593 Kg/M³
Cauliflower – Cuts, Blanched 32-35
32 Lbs/Ft³, 513 Kg/M³
Cauliflower – Frozen, 3/8″ to 3/4″ (approx. 8000 ft³)
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Cauliflower – Frozen, 3/4″ to 1-1/4″ (approx. 2200/ft³)
29 Lbs/Ft³, 465 Kg/M³
Cauliflower – Frozen, 1-1/4″ to 1-1/2″ (approx. 800/ft³)
28 Lbs/Ft³, 449 Kg/M³
Celery – Diced 3/8″
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Cereal – Post Raisin Bran
6.25 Lbs/Ft³, 100 Kg/M³
Cheese – Cubed, Granulated
72 Lbs/Ft³, 1153 Kg/M³
Cheese – Curd
63 Lbs/Ft³, 1009 Kg/M³
Cheese – Grated
24 Lbs/Ft³, 384 Kg/M³
Cheese – Long Grain
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Cherries
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Chicken – Bone-in Parts
55-60 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Chicken – Skins
69.5 Lbs/Ft³, 1113 Kg/M³
Chicken – Breasts
70 Lbs/Ft³, 1121 Kg/M³
Cocoa – Nibs
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Cocoa – Powder
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Coconut – Shredded
25 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Coffee Beans
32 Lbs/Ft³, 513 Kg/M³
Coffee Beans – Ground
25 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Coffee Beans – Roasted
26 Lbs/Ft³, 417 Kg/M³
Corn – Cob, Unhusked
18-25 Lbs/Ft³, 288 Kg/M³
Corn – Cob, After Husker (full length)
26 Lbs/Ft³, 417 Kg/M³
Corn – Cob, Prior to Blanch (2-3/4″ long)
33 Lbs/Ft³, 529 Kg/M³
Corn – Cob, Blanched & Cooled (2-3/4″ long)
38 Lbs/Ft³, 609 Kg/M³
Corn – Cob, Frozen (2-3/4″ long)
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Corn – Cut, Washed Prior to Blanch
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Corn – Cut, Blanched & Key Air Cooler
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Corn – Cut, Frozen
37 Lbs/Ft³, 593 Kg/M³
Corn – Meal, Dry
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Crab Tanner – Cooked, Frozen Sections
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Crab Tanner – Live Weight
29 Lbs/Ft³, 465 Kg/M³
Crab Tanner – At Pre-cooker
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Crab Tanner – Final Product (as packaged)
52 Lbs/Ft³, 833 Kg/M³
Cranberries – Fresh
> 40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Cucumbers – Fresh
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Fish – Chilled Muscle
65.8 Lbs/Ft³, 1054 Kg/M³
Fish – Chilled Muscle – Cod in bulk (gutted)
57 Lbs/Ft³, 921 Kg/M³
Fish – Chilled Muscle – Cod in bulk with ice 49.5 mix (2/3 fish – 1/3 ice by weight)
33 Lbs/Ft³, 529 Kg/M³
Fish – Chilled Muscle – Cod Fillets in bulk
60 Lbs/Ft³, 961 Kg/M³
Fish – Chilled Muscle – Cod Fillets, Boxed with ice (enough ice for normal inland journey, and including allowance for box)
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Fish – Chilled Muscle – Herring in bulk
58.2 Lbs/Ft³, 932 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Mackerel in bulk
50 Lbs/Ft³, 801 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Salmon in bulk
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole gutted cod single fish
25-30 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole gutted cod large blocks – Loosely packed
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole gutted cod large blocks – Tightly packed
55 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole gutted cod large blocks – Average
48 Lbs/Ft³, 769 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole gutted cod large blocks – Fillets in large blocks
55-60 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole gutted cod large blocks – Fillets in consumer packs in master carton with allowance for pallets, access, etc.
24 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Fish stick in retail packs
25-30 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole gutted Halibut – In wooden boxes
30-35 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole gutted Halibut – Stored loose
38 Lbs/Ft³, 609 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole Salmon – In wooden boxes
24 Lbs/Ft³, 384 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Whole Salmon – Stored loose
33-35 Lbs/Ft³, 529 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Shelled Shrimp in blocks
45-55 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Fish – Frozen – Breaded Shrimp (in consumer packs in master carton)
25-30 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Flour – Wheat
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Grapefruit
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Grapes
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Green Beans – Unsnipped, Fresh
18 Lbs/Ft³, 288 Kg/M³
Green Beans – Snipped, Whole Fresh (2 & 3 Sieve)
21 Lbs/Ft³, 336 Kg/M³
Green Beans – Snipped, Whole Frozen (2 & 3 Sieve) (approx. 2500/ft³)
24 Lbs/Ft³, 384 Kg/M³
Green Beans – Cut, Fresh 1″ (2, 3, & 4 Sieve)
33 Lbs/Ft³, 529 Kg/M³
Green Beans – Cut, Blanched 1″ (2, 3, & 4 Sieve)
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Green Beans – Cut, Frozen 1″ (2, 3, & 4 Sieve) (approx. 11
700 ft/ft³) Lbs/Ft³, 33″,”529 Kg/M³
Green Beans – French Beans – Sliced and Blanched
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Green Beans – French Beans – Frozen
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Hamburger – Frozen Pellets (3/8-1/2″ X 3/4-1-1/2″)
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Hops – Dry
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Hops – Wet
55 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Ice – Crushed
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Kiwi Fruit – Flesh
55 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Lemons
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Lettuce
23 Lbs/Ft³, 368 Kg/M³
Lima Beans – Dry
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Lima Beans – Frozen
TBD Lbs/Ft³, TBD Kg/M³
Lima Beans – Green
34 Lbs/Ft³, 545 Kg/M³
Lima Beans – Unshelled
26 Lbs/Ft³, 417 Kg/M³
Malt – Dry ground 1/8\ and under
22 Lbs/Ft³, 352 Kg/M³
Malt – Dry Whole
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Malt – Meal
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Malt – Wet
65 Lbs/Ft³, 1041 Kg/M³
Meat – Ground
55 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Meat – Balls
16 Lbs/Ft³, 256 Kg/M³
Milk – Dried Flakes
6 Lbs/Ft³, 96 Kg/M³
Milk – Malted
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Milk – Whole powdered
28 Lbs/Ft³, 449 Kg/M³
Millet/Birdseed
46 Lbs/Ft³, 737 Kg/M³
Mushrooms – Fresh whole (float)
15-17 Lbs/Ft³, 240 Kg/M³
Mushrooms – Blanched whole (sink)
23-25 Lbs/Ft³, 368 Kg/M³
Mushrooms – Sliced
48 Lbs/Ft³, 769 Kg/M³
Mustard Seed
48 Lbs/Ft³, 769 Kg/M³
Mussel – Green Lip (10 oz. frozen in shell)
25 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Noodles – Enriched
46 Lbs/Ft³, 737 Kg/M³
Nuts – Almonds – Meat
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Nuts – Almonds – Unshelled
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Nuts – Cashews (Whole)
37 Lbs/Ft³, 593 Kg/M³
Nuts – Hazel Nuts (Shelled)
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Nuts – Hickory Nuts (Wild)
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Nuts – Macadamia Nuts – Fresh (unshelled)
43 Lbs/Ft³, 689 Kg/M³
Nuts – Macadamia Nuts – Dry (shelled)
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Nuts – Peanuts – Shelled
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Nuts – Peanuts – Unshelled Runners
17 Lbs/Ft³, 272 Kg/M³
Nuts – Peanuts – Spanish
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Nuts – Peanuts – Virginia
14 Lbs/Ft³, 224 Kg/M³
Nuts – Walnuts (In Shell)
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Nuts – Walnuts – Meat (Halved & Pieces)
25-30 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Nuts – Oats
26 Lbs/Ft³, 417 Kg/M³
Okra – Breaded Nuggets
TBD Lbs/Ft³, TBD Kg/M³
Okra – Whole
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Okra – Blanched 3 minutes
32 Lbs/Ft³, 513 Kg/M³
Olives
41 Lbs/Ft³, 657 Kg/M³
Onions – Winter Whites 2-3/4″ Small
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Onions – Medium – 3-4″
19-31 Lbs/Ft³, 304 Kg/M³
Onions – Diced
36.5 Lbs/Ft³, 585 Kg/M³
Onions – Small, Whole, Field Run (with roots, dirt,etc)
38 Lbs/Ft³, 609 Kg/M³
Onions – Small, Whole Prior to Blanch (all sizes)
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Onions – Small, Whole Frozen 3/8″ to 5/8″ diameter (approx. 3800/ft³)
34 Lbs/Ft³, 545 Kg/M³
Onions – Small, Whole Frozen 5/8″ to 7/8″ diameter (approx. 2400/ft³)
36 Lbs/Ft³, 577 Kg/M³
Onions – Small, Whole Frozen 7/8″ to 1-1/8″ diameter (approx. 1300/ft³)
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Oranges – Whole
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Orange Peel – Dry
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Pasta – Hay & Straw
43 Lbs/Ft³, 689 Kg/M³
Pasta – Elbow, Shell
30-40 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Pasta – Spaghetti, Flat
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Pasta – Macaroni – Blanched
65 Lbs/Ft³, 1041 Kg/M³
Pasta – Macaroni – Elbow, Dry
34 Lbs/Ft³, 545 Kg/M³
Pasta – Macaroni – Elbox, Cooked
48 Lbs/Ft³, 769 Kg/M³
Pasta – Rotelli Spirals
42 Lbs/Ft³, 673 Kg/M³
Peaches – Freestone
34 Lbs/Ft³, 545 Kg/M³
Pears
38 Lbs/Ft³, 609 Kg/M³
Peas – Black-eyed
38 Lbs/Ft³, 609 Kg/M³
Peas – Crowder
38 Lbs/Ft³, 609 Kg/M³
Peas – Dried
48 Lbs/Ft³, 769 Kg/M³
Peas – Green fresh
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Peas – Sugar Snap
27 Lbs/Ft³, 433 Kg/M³
Peas – Unshelled
24 Lbs/Ft³, 384 Kg/M³
Peppers – Chili Peppers, Whole
16 Lbs/Ft³, 256 Kg/M³
Peppers – Whole green
18 Lbs/Ft³, 288 Kg/M³
Peppers – Whole, Blanched
23 Lbs/Ft³, 368 Kg/M³
Peppers – Diced
TBD Lbs/Ft³, TBD Kg/M³
Peppers – Diced, Frozen
TBD Lbs/Ft³, TBD Kg/M³
Peppers – Dried
8.6 Lbs/Ft³, 138 Kg/M³
Peppers – Havles
18 Lbs/Ft³, 288 Kg/M³
Peppers – Halves, Blanched
23 Lbs/Ft³, 368 Kg/M³
Peppers – Strips, Blanched
23-47 Lbs/Ft³, 368 Kg/M³
Peppers – Jalapeno, Fresh
21 Lbs/Ft³, 336 Kg/M³
Peppers – Pepper Corns, Black
40 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Pepperocini
37 Lbs/Ft³, 593 Kg/M³
Pimento, Whole
26 Lbs/Ft³, 417 Kg/M³
Pickles – Chips
57 Lbs/Ft³, 913 Kg/M³
Pickles – Sliced
46 Lbs/Ft³, 737 Kg/M³
Pickles – Whole
39 Lbs/Ft³, 625 Kg/M³
Pineapple – Wedges 1/2″ to 1″
55 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Pineapple – Whole
29-30 Lbs/Ft³, 465 Kg/M³
Plums
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Chips
3.5-5.6 Lbs/Ft³, 56 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Cut Strips, 3/8″ cut
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Fried Strips
28 Lbs/Ft³, 449 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Frozen Strips – 1/2″ Cut
21.5 Lbs/Ft³, 344 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Frozen Strips – 7/16″ Cut
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Frozen Strips – 3/8″ Cut
18.5 Lbs/Ft³, 296 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Frozen Strips – 1/4″ Cut
17 Lbs/Ft³, 272 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Sliced
52 Lbs/Ft³, 833 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Whole, Peeled
41-48 Lbs/Ft³, 657 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Whole, Unpeeled
40-43 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Helical Cut, Wet
18 Lbs/Ft³, 288 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Helical Cut, Frozen
10 Lbs/Ft³, 160 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Lattice Cut, Wet
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Potatoes – Lattice Cut, Frozen
20 Lbs/Ft³, 320 Kg/M³
Prunes – Dried 30\% Moisture
42 Lbs/Ft³, 673 Kg/M³
Pumpkin
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Pretzels
10 Lbs/Ft³, 160 Kg/M³
Quinces
44 Lbs/Ft³, 705 Kg/M³
Raisins
39 Lbs/Ft³, 625 Kg/M³
Rhubarb
34 Lbs/Ft³, 545 Kg/M³
Raspberries
44 Lbs/Ft³, 705 Kg/M³
Rice – Dry
52 Lbs/Ft³, 833 Kg/M³
Rice – Grits
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Rice – Hulled and Polished
48 Lbs/Ft³, 769 Kg/M³
Rice – Rough
36 Lbs/Ft³, 577 Kg/M³
Rice – Wild White
48 Lbs/Ft³, 769 Kg/M³
Rutabagas
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Rye Seed
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Salt – Coarse
40-55 Lbs/Ft³, 641 Kg/M³
Salt – Fine
70-80 Lbs/Ft³, 1121 Kg/M³
Sesame Seeds
27 Lbs/Ft³, 433 Kg/M³
Shrimp – Frozen, Small (300 count)
30 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Shrimp – Frozen, Shelled in Blocks
45-55 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Shrimp – Frozen, Breaded (in consumer package)
25-30 Lbs/Ft³, 401 Kg/M³
Soap – Detergent
15-50 Lbs/Ft³, 240 Kg/M³
Silica Flour
80 Lbs/Ft³, 1282 Kg/M³
Spinach – Loose Leaf (dry on shaker)
8-8.5 Lbs/Ft³, 128 Kg/M³
Spinach – Loose Leaf (wet on shaker)
10.5 Lbs/Ft³, 168 Kg/M³
Spinach – Blanched
44 Lbs/Ft³, 705 Kg/M³
Squash
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Strawberries
44 Lbs/Ft³, 705 Kg/M³
Sugar – Brown
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Sugar – Granulated
55 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Sugar – Powdered
55 Lbs/Ft³, 881 Kg/M³
Sugar – Raw Cane
65 Lbs/Ft³, 1041 Kg/M³
Sugar – Raw Cane (Knived)
18 Lbs/Ft³, 288 Kg/M³
Sunflower Seeds – Hulled
41 Lbs/Ft³, 657 Kg/M³
Tomatoes
30-33 Lbs/Ft³, 481 Kg/M³
Tortilla Chips
7 Lbs/Ft³, 112 Kg/M³
Turnips
43 Lbs/Ft³, 689 Kg/M³
Wheat
48 Lbs/Ft³, 769 Kg/M³
Wheat – Cracked
45 Lbs/Ft³, 721 Kg/M³
Wheat – Germ
28 Lbs/Ft³, 449 Kg/M³
Wheat – Flour
35 Lbs/Ft³, 561 Kg/M³
Zucchini – Frozen Slices
27.5 Lbs/Ft³, 441 Kg/M³