how much does slate weigh?

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how much does slate weigh?

1 foot by 1 foot square 1"thick

2006-07-15 14:03:49 · 2 answers · asked by John F 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Standard thickness slate weighs approximately 800 to 1,000 pounds per square installed. (A square is a 10 foot by 10 foot area.) 3/8” slate weighs approximately 1,500 pounds per square. Every 1/8” of additional thickness increases the weight by approximately 500 pounds per square.

Sorry, I'm stupid so I can't do the math :P.

2006-07-15 14:09:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

slate is about 168 pounds per cubic foot so your piece would be around 14 pounds

2006-07-15 21:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ivanhoe Fats 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋