Originally Posted by
spanko
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Just that I am not aware of the formula for converting dimension into weight and wonder about your use of the volume calculation to do so. As you know I am always looking for the correct path to follow and you are in fact one of my teachers!!!!!
Easy one Henry check on line for a tank the size you want then ask them the shipping cost it is predicated on weight or
Glass weighs 162 pounds per cubic foot.
1" thick glass weighs 1/12 of that or 13.5 lb/ft2
1/4" thick glass = .25 x 13.5 = 3.375 lb/ft2
3/8" thick glass = .375 x 13.5 = 5.063 lb/ft2
1/2" thick glass = .5 x 13.5 = 6.75 lb/ft2
Hay I cant make this stuff up or can I