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