Volume-to-Weight Conversion Charts

1 *Plastic bottles, aluminum cans, steel cans, glass bottles **Cans, plastic ** Food/beverage, glassVOLUME-TO- weight Conversion FACTORSAPPLIANCES & FURNITURE PRODUCTVOLUMEPOUNDSTONSSOURCEAir conditioner EPA Bookcase (wood) 42 diameter EPA Bookcase (wood)3 shelves (36 wide) EPA Bookcase (wood)4 shelves (36 wide) EPA Bookcase (wood)5 shelves (36 wide) EPA Bookcase (wood)6 shelves (36 wide) EPA Bookcase (wood)7 shelves (34 wide) EPA Bookcase (laminate)4 shelves EPA Bookcase (laminate)5 shelves EPA Bookcase (metal)2 shelves (34 36 ) EPA Bookcase (metal)3 shelves (34 36 ) EPA Bookcase (metal)4 shelves (34 36 ) EPA Bookcase (metal)5 shelves (34 36 ) EPA Bridge (metal)With return (60 x 30 ) EPA Bridge (wood)Executive EPA Chair Executive desk EPA Chair Guest arm EPA Chair Swivel arm EPA Chair Secretary with no arms EPA Chair Stacking EPA Credenza (laminate) EPA Credenza (wood) EPA Credenza (laminate) EPA Desk (wood)Executive, double pedestal EPA Desk (laminate)Double pedestal (72 x 36 ) EPA Desk (laminate)Double pedestal (60 x 30 ) EPA Desk (laminate)Single pedestal (72 x 36 ) EPA Desk (laminate)Single pedestal (42 x 24 ) EPA Desk (metal)Double pedestal (72 x 36 ) EPA Desk (metal)Double pedestal (60 x 30 ) EPA Desk (metal)Double pedestal (54 x 24 ) EPA Desk (metal)Single pedestal (72 x 36 ) EPA Desk (metal)Single pedestal (48 x 30 ) EPA Desk (metal)Single pedestal (42 x 24 ) EPA Desk (metal)Single pedestal (40 x 20 )

2 EPA Desk Small modular panel system EPA Dishwasher DEQD ryer (clothes) DEQFile cabinet (metal)6 shelves (34 to 36 ) EPA File cabinet (wood)2 drawer, lateral EPA File cabinet (laminate)2-drawer, lateral EPA File cabinet (metal) 2-drawer, lateral (30 to 42 ) EPA File cabinet (metal)4-drawer, lateral (36 ) EPA File cabinet (metal)2-drawer, vertical (Letter size) EPA File cabinet (metal)4-drawer, vertical (Letter size) EPA File cabinet (metal)2-drawer, vertical (Legal size) EPA Freezer EPA Major household appliance (average) STATE Microwave oven EPA DEQR efrigerator DEQR ound conference table (metal)(60 x 24 ) EPA Washer (clothes) DEQW ater heater EPAWork station Large modular panel system EPA Work station (laminate) (60 x 30 ) EPA AUTOMOTIVEPRODUCTVOLUMEPOUNDSTONSSOURCEA ntifreeze1 EcologyLead-acid battery (automotive) battery (motorcycle) EPALead-acid battery (truck) oil1 EcologyMotor oil filters1 DEQM otor oil filters (uncrushed)(1) 55-gallon DEQM otor oil filters (crushed)(1) 55-gallon DEQR ubber, car bumper EPA Tires, , light-duty (passenger, light truck) cubic IWMBC arpet padding1 cubic IWMBCOMMINGLED RECYCLABLE MATERIALC ontainers* & paper1 cubic yard ,* corrugated containers & paper (college/university recyclables)1 cubic - Recycle-BowlContainers,* corrugated containers & paper (residential recyclables)1 cubic * NO PAPER (college/university recyclables)1 cubic yard - Recycle-BowlContainers* NO PAPER (residential recyclables)1 cubic yard * NO PAPER (commercial recyclables)

3 1 cubic yard ForestContainers** NO GLASS (college/university recyclables)1 cubic yard - Recycle-BowlContainers**, corrugated containers & paper (commercial recyclables)1 cubic yard EcologyContainers**, corrugated containers & paper (multi-family recyclables)1 cubic yard EcologyContainers**, corrugated containers & paper (single-family recyclables)1 cubic yard EcologyContainers**, corrugated containers & paper NO GLASS (college/university recyclables)1 cubic yard EcologyContainers**, corrugated containers & paper NO GLASS (commercial recyclables)1 cubic yard EcologyCONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) DEBRISA shes, dry 1 cubic foot Ashes, wet 1 cubic foot Bone meal, raw 1 cubic foot Brick, common hard 1 cubic foot Brick, whole 1 cubic yard 3, Institute Cement, bulk 1 cubic foot Cement, mortar 1 cubic foot Ceramic tile, loose 6 x 6 1 cubic yard 1, InstituteCONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) DEBRIS (continued)

4 PRODUCTVOLUMEPOUNDSTONSSOURCEC halk, lumpy 1 cubic foot Charcoal 1 cubic foot Clay, kaolin 1 cubic foot Clay, potter s dry 1 cubic foot Cork, dry 1 cubic foot Earth, common, dry 1 cubic foot Earth, loose 1 cubic foot Earth, moist, loose 1 cubic foot Earth, mud 1 cubic foot Earth, wet, containing clay 1 cubic foot Fiberglass insulation, loose 1 cubic yard Institute Fines, loose 1 cubic yard 2, Institute Glass, broken 1 cubic foot Glass, plate 1 cubic foot Glass, window 1 cubic foot Granite, broken or crushed 1 cubic foot Granite, solid 1 cubic foot Gravel, dry 1 cubic foot Gravel, loose 1 cubic yard 2, Institute Gravel, wet 1 cubic foot Gypsum board, clean1 cubic IWMBG ypsum, painted/demolition1 cubic IWMBLime, hydrated 1 cubic foot Limestone, crushed 1 cubic foot Limestone, finely ground 1 cubic foot Limestone, solid 1 cubic foot Mortar, hardened 1 cubic foot Mortar, wet 1 cubic foot Mud, dry close 1 cubic foot Mud, wet fluid 1 cubic foot Pebbles 1 cubic foot Pumice, ground 1 cubic foot Pumice, stone 1 cubic foot Quartz, sand 1 cubic foot Quartz, solid 1 cubic foot Rock, loose 1 cubic yard 2, Institute Rock, soft 1 cubic foot Sand, dry 1 cubic foot Sand, loose 1 cubic yard 2, InstituteSand, moist 1 cubic foot Sand, wet 1 cubic foot Sewage, dried sludge1 cubic foot Sewage, sludge1 cubic foot Sheetrock scrap, loose 1 cubic yard InstituteSlag, crushed 1 cubic yard 1, InstituteSlag, loose 1 cubic yard 2, Institute Slag, solid 1 cubic foot Slate, fine ground 1 cubic foot Slate.

5 Granulated 1 cubic foot Slate, solid 1 cubic foot Sludge, raw sewage1 cubic foot Soap, chips 1 cubic foot Soap, powder 1 cubic foot Soap, solid 1 cubic foot Soil/sandy loam, loose 1 cubic yard 2, Institute Stone or gravel 1 cubic foot Stone, crushed 1 cubic foot Stone, crushed, size reduced 1 cubic yard 2, Institute Stone, large 1 cubic foot Wax 1 cubic foot Wood ashes 1 cubic foot AGGREGATEC&D bulk1 cubic DEPDirt & sand1 cubic IWMBL arge rock1 cubic IWMBR emainder/composite C&D1 cubic IWMBS mall rock/gravel1 cubic IWMBCONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION (C&D) DEBRIS (continued)PRODUCTVOLUMEPOUNDSTONSSOURCE ASPHALT PAVINGL arge asphalt paving with re-bar1 cubic Institute Large asphalt paving without re-bar1 cubic yard Institute Small asphalt paving with re-bar1 cubic yard Institute Small asphalt paving without re-bar1 cubic Institute CONCRETEC oncrete, cinder 1 cubic foot Concrete, scrap, loose 1 cubic yard 1, Institute Large concrete with re-bar1 cubic IWMBL arge concrete without re-bar1 cubic IWMBS mall concrete with re-bar1 cubic IWMBS mall concrete without re-bar1 cubic IWMBMETALHVAC ducting1 cubic IWMBM ajor appliances1 cubic IWMBO ther ferrous1 cubic IWMBO ther non-ferrous1 cubic IWMBR emainder/composite metal (average of metals, no oil filters)

6 1 cubic IWMBROOFINGC omposition roofing1 cubic yard IWMBO ther asphalt roofing1 cubic yard IWMBO ther aggregates1 cubic IWMBWOODC lean dimensional lumber1 cubic yard IWMBC lean engineered wood1 cubic yard IWMBO ther recyclable wood1 cubic yard IWMBP ainted/stained wood1 cubic yard IWMBT reated Wood1 cubic yard IWMBELECTRONICSB rown goods1 cubic IWMBCell EPAC omputers, , EPAC omputer EPAC omputer electronics1 cubic IWMBO ther small consumer electronics1 cubic IWMBMONITORSCRT DEQ15 Ecology17 Ecology21 EcologyFlat-panel DEQM ixed , CRT <19 DEQT elevision, CRT >19 DEQT elevision, DEQM ixed , whole 1 cubic yard , crushed (mechanically) 1 cubic yard 1, STATE Glass, plate (not MSW)1 cubic foot Glass, semi-crushed 1 cubic yard 1, STATE Glass, uncrushed to manually broken 55-gallon drum STATE Window (not MSW)1 cubic foot METALALUMINUMA luminum foil, loose 1 cubic yard InstituteAluminum scrap, cubed 1 cubic yard Institute METAL (continued)PRODUCTVOLUMEPOUNDSTONSSOURCE A luminum scrap, whole 1 cubic yard InstituteAluminum cans, uncompacted1 case = 24 cans AssociationAluminum cans, crushed 13 gallons EPA Aluminum cans, crushed/uncrushed mix 1 cubic yard Institute Aluminum cans, uncrushed 1 full grocery bag EPA Aluminum cans, uncrushed 13 gallons EPA Aluminum cans (whole), uncompacted1 cubic yard cans, baled1 cubic , chips 1 cubic foot FERROUS METALSAuto bodies (large car)Each3, EPAAuto bodies (medium car)Each2, EPAAuto bodies (small car)

7 Each2, EPAB rass, cast 1 cubic foot Brass, scrap 1 cubic foot Bronze1 cubic yard Institute Cast iron chips or borings 1 cubic foot Chrome ore (chromite) 1 cubic yard Institute Copper fittings, loose 1 cubic foot Copper pipe, whole 1 cubic yard 1, InstituteCopper, cast 1 cubic yard Institute Copper, ore 1 cubic foot Copper, scrap 1 cubic foot Copper, wire, whole 1 cubic yard 1, InstituteIron cast ductile 1 cubic foot Iron, ore 1 cubic foot Iron, wrought 1 cubic foot Lead, commercial 1 cubic foot Lead, ores 1 cubic foot Lead, scrap 1 cubic foot Metal scrap 55 gallons EPA Metal, car bumper 1 cubic yard EPA Nickel, ore 1 cubic yard 1, Institute Nickel, rolled 1 cubic foot Paint can Each EPA Radiator, ferrous 5 gallons EPA Steel, shavings 1 cubic foot Steel, solid 1 cubic foot Steel, trimmings 1 cubic foot Steel/tin cans, baled1 cubic yard cans, whole 1 cubic yard cans, whole (institution)

8 - Recycle-BowlSteel/tin cans, whole (institution)1 cubic - Recycle-BowlTin coated steel cans, flattened1 cubic yard EPA Tin, cans units EPA Tin, dog food can, ferrous 22 oz. 10 units EPA Tin, dog food can, ferrous 8 units EPA Tin, tuna can (3/4 of #10), ferrous 1 case (6 #10 cans) EPA MISCELLANEOUSF luorescent lamps, compact (CFL) 4 tubes (T8 lamps) 10 EPAF luorescent tubes (T12 lamps 18 ) 10 tubes EPA MISCELLANEOUS (continued)PRODUCTVOLUMEPOUNDSTONSSOURCE F luorescent tubes (T12 lamps 4 )10 tubes EPAF luorescent tubes (T12 lamps 8 )10 EPAF luorescent tubes, uncrushed (1) 55-gallon EPAH ousehold batteries (1) 55-gallon drum STATE Household hazardous waste1 STATEInk (1) 55-gallon drum STATE Latex paint 1 gallon STATE Mattress STATE Toner cartridge EPA ORGANICSB ranches & stumps1 cubic yard IWMBL eaves 1 cubic yard DEQM ixed yard waste, uncompacted1 cubic DEQM ixed yard waste, compacted1 cubic yard DEQP runings & trimmings1 cubic IWMBFOODFats, oils & grease1 55-gallon EcologyFood waste (restaurants)1 cubic waste1 cubic waste (college/university)1 waste64-gallon waste2 cubic-yard container2, (commercial)1 cubic separated organics (commercial)

9 1 cubic yard1, PCAMANUREM anure 1 cubic foot Manure, cattle 1 cubic yard 1, Institute Manure, dried poultry 1 cubic foot Manure, dried sheep & cattle 1 cubic foot Manure, horse 1 cubic yard 1, Institute PAPERB ooks, hardback, loose 1 cubic yard EPAB ooks, paperback, loose 1 cubic yard EPAC alendars/books 1 cubic foot Cartons (milk & juice), uncrushed1 cubic - Recycle-BowlCatalogs 100 pages ledger EPA Colored message pads 1 carton (144 pads) EPA Computer paper, compacted/baled1 cubic DEQC omputer paper, one case2,800 EPAC omputer paper, loose 1 cubic yard DEQEgg flats 100 EPA Egg flats 12 x 12 100 EPA High-grade/office paper 40 x 48 x 40 STATE Magazines, x 11 10 units EPA Magazines, loose 1 cubic yard STATE Magazines, stacked 1 cubic yard 1, STATE Manila envelope 1 cubic foot Mixed paper, baled1 cubic yard1, paper, compacted1 cubic yard DEQM ixed paper, loose1 cubic yard DEQN ewspapers 12 stack EPA Newspapers, baled1 cubic , loose 1 cubic yard DEQO ffice paper (white, color, CPO, junk mail) 13 gallon EPA Padded envelope 9 x 12 EPA This document is provided by DHEC s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling.

10 For more information, call on RECYCLED Paper CR-011175 5/17 PAPER (continued)PRODUCTVOLUMEPOUNDSTONSSOURCE P aper pulp, stock 1 cubic foot Paper