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Subject: weight of map cases
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 10:31:26 -0800
From: Julie Sweetkind-Singer <[log in to unmask]>
To: Maps-L <[log in to unmask]>

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Hi all,

Has anyone figured out how much a medium-sized map case weighs when it is
empty and when it has a "normal" amount of maps in it?
We are have an analysis done of the weight bearing capacity of our map room
floor and I have been asked for these ballpark numbers.  Thought I'd ask
before trying to heft one of the cases onto a scale.... ;-)

The size of the 5 drawer map cases are: 17" high x 41" deep x 53" wide.

Also, if you have an idea of how much maps weigh on average, that would be
helpful, too.  Say, 50 maps weigh 10 pounds.

Thank you!

Julie



Julie Sweetkind-Singer
Head Librarian; GIS & Map Librarian
Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections
397 Panama Mall, M/C 2211
Stanford University
Stanford, CA  94305
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Phone:  650-725-1102