Calculating Empty Tank Weight?

[Cloudk]

Hello. I think this is the right place to post my question... So I keep getting asked to ship my acrylic tank, every company wants to know weight. Is there a way to calculate weight? I know its heavy. But they want more detail than that obviously... If someone could help me figure it out, that'd be awesome! I guessed 500lbs, but I honestly have no idea... The dimensions are: 72inx72inx20in then the acrylic is .67in thick. Thanks for any help!

 

[Pharaoh]

I come up with about 300lbs.


Thanks, BTW. I made my tank weight calculator a long time ago and this is the first time I've gotten to put it to use. LOL

 

[Cloudk]

Wow really? That's it?! Feels way heavier!

 

[Athleticfisherman]

Hello. I think this is the right place to post my question... So I keep getting asked to ship my acrylic tank, every company wants to know weight. Is there a way to calculate weight? I know its heavy. But they want more detail than that obviously... If someone could help me figure it out, that'd be awesome! I guessed 500lbs, but I honestly have no idea... The dimensions are: 72inx72inx20in then the acrylic is .67in thick. Thanks for any help!

http://www.hamzasreef.com/Contents/Calculators/TankWeight.php

I got 306.8 lbs

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[fishguy306]

You'll likely be charged for the dimensional weight by any freight company that agrees to handle it. With a dim factor of 250 you are looking at 415 lbs. Just something to keep in mind!

Edit, don't forget, you will need to put it on a (very large) pallet as well as having it wrapped. You will want a good deal of padding and wrapping around this thing. Trucking companies will bump it. Also make sure the pallet is a couple inches larger than the tank. You dont want other freight right up against it. It will raise the costs but will prevent a lot of damage.