This document provides a reference chart with the weights of various media types per linear inch or foot. It lists the maximum form sizes of different file and storage formats like letters, legal documents, books, and microfiche along with their weights in pounds. Common office supplies, movies, paints, and shoes are also included with their weights. The chart is a useful reference for estimating storage space needs and load limits based on the physical dimensions and materials of different media types.

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MEDIA WEIGHT REFERENCE CHART
POUNDS PER POUNDS PER
MAXIMUM FORM SIZES HEIGHT DEPTH LINEAR LINEAR FOOT
FILING INCH
X‐Ray Files 18” 8.00 96
Letter Sizes 9 ¾” 11 29/32” 2.32 28
Legal Sizes 9 ¾” 15 1/32” 2.95 35
Securities 12” 18 1/8” 5.11 61
Binders 12” 15 7/16” 4.4 13
6” x 4” Microfiche 4 ½” 6 1/32” 1.08 13
5” x 3” Microfiche 4 ½” 5 1/32” 0.68 8
Hanging Letter Size 8 ½” 11 ¾” 2.32 28
Hanging Legal Size 8 ½” 14 ¾” 2.95 35
Books (small) 9 ½” 6 ½” 1.5 18
Books (large) 11 ½” 8 ¾” 2 24
Periodicals/Magazines 12” 3.1 37
Office/General Supplies 12 11/15” 3.33 40
Movie Film:
2,000’ in steel canister 15 ¼” diameter 1” 8.75 lbs. each
1,200’ in steel canister 12 ½” diameter 1” 5 lbs. each
Deduct for Plastic Canisters 2 lbs. each
Paint – Exterior White 15” 15 lbs. gallon
Paint – Interior Latex 15” 12 lbs. gallon
Shoes – Men’s 12” 2.75 lbs. box
Shoes – Women’s 12” 1.5 lbs. box