Baggage and Cargo Handling Equipment Weight

For baggage and cargo containers, the following weight estimates may be used

Type of Cargo

British Unit

SI Units

Dimensions

Unit Weight

Dimensions

Unit Weight

Freight Pallates

(including nets)

88 X 108 in

225 lbs

2.24 X 2.74 M

1000 N

88 X 125 in

262 lbs

2.24 X 3.18 M

1165 N

96 X 125 in

285 lbs

2.44 X 3.18 M

1268 N

Containers

1.6 lbs/ft^3

251.3 N/m^3

(For container dimensions, see Roskam, J.; Airplane Design Part III ; 1989.)