Enter the volume of the demolished material and its density into the calculator to determine the total weight of demolition waste.
Demolition Waste Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the total weight of demolition waste.
WW = V * D
Variables:
- WW is the total waste weight (lbs)
- V is the volume of demolished material (cubic yards)
- D is the material density (lbs per cubic yard)
To calculate the total weight of demolition waste, multiply the volume of the demolished material by its density.
What is Demolition Waste?
Demolition waste consists of debris generated during the demolition of buildings, roads, and other structures. It includes a variety of materials such as concrete, wood, metals, glass, and plastics. Proper management and disposal of demolition waste are crucial to minimize environmental impact and comply with regulations. Calculating the total weight of demolition waste helps in planning for its transportation and disposal.
How to Calculate Demolition Waste?
The following steps outline how to calculate the total weight of Demolition Waste.
- First, determine the volume of demolished material (V) in cubic yards.
- Next, determine the material density (D) in pounds per cubic yard.
- Next, gather the formula from above = WW = V * D.
- Finally, calculate the total waste weight (WW) in pounds.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Volume of demolished material (V) = 50 cubic yards
Material density (D) = 500 lbs per cubic yard
