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Please note that the x ray film estimated weights might vary depending on the different x-ray films and jackets types used in the x-ray film industry.
| X-Ray films weights estimate by stack height: | ||
| Stack height | Description | Estimated weight |
| 1 Ft tall | Films in jackets | 80-120 lbs |
| 1 Ft tall | Films out of jackets | 100-150 lbs |
| 2 Ft tall | Films in jackets | 160-240 lbs |
| 2 Ft tall | Films out of jackets | 200-300 lbs |
| 4 Ft tall | Films in jackets | 320-480 Lbs |
| 4 Ft tall | Films out of jackets | 400-600 lbs |
| 6 Ft tall | Films in jackets | 480-720 lbs |
| 6 Ft tall | Films out of jackets | 600-900 lbs |
| X-Ray films weights estimate by boxes | ||
| Box | Description | Estimated weight |
| Banker box | Films in jackets | 40-60 lbs |
| Banker box | Films out of jackets | 50-80 Lbs |
| Standard x-ray films box (6" thick) | Films in jackets | 25-40 Lbs |
| Standard x-ray films box (6" thick) | Films out of jackets | 40-60 Lbs |
| X-Ray films weights estimate individual films (sheets) | |
| Films size | Films per Lb |
| 14X17 | 12 films for a Lb |
| 14X11 | 19 films for a Lbs |
| 10X12 | 23 films for a Lb |
| 10X8 | 35 films for a Lb |
| 17X7 | 24 films for a Lb |
| 14X36 (Spine x-ray film) | 7 films for a Lb |
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X-Ray films weights estimate by individual jackets
with x-ray films* please note that this is a very rough estimate. |
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| Jacket size | Estimated weight |
| 14X17 (fat) | 0.5 Lb per jacket. |
| 14X17 (thin) | 0.25 Lb per jacket. |
| 10X12 (fat) | 0.25 Lb per jacket |
| 10X12 (thin) | 0.1 lb per jacket |
| 14X36 (fat) (spinal radiographs) | 1 lb per jacket |
| 14X36 (thin) | 0.5 lb per jacket |
B.W. Recycling, Inc is not responsible for the estimated weights of the x-ray film for recycling as weights of x-ray films vary depending on the type of x ray film, manufacturer and other factors.
Please note that the estimated weights above refers to actual weights x-ray film for recycling and do not represent the amounts of silver contents for recovery in the x-rays.
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