Cylindrical Measures

Product Code : EL-ATLE-10481

Cylindrical Measures (code EL-ATLE-10481) are calibrated measures used to determine the bulk density, or unit weight, of aggregates. Each is a cylindrical measure of sheet iron with handles, offered in capacities of 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 and 30 litres, and each set comes complete with one tamping rod 16 mm in diameter and 600 mm long.

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Specifications

What Are the Cylindrical Measures Used For?

Bulk density is the mass of aggregate that fills a container of known volume, including the voids between particles, and it is needed to convert mix proportions between mass and volume and to estimate the voids content of an aggregate. The operator picks a measure whose capacity suits the maximum size of the aggregate, fills it either loosely or in layers compacted with the tamping rod, strikes off the surface level and weighs it; the net mass divided by the calibrated volume gives the bulk density. The standards listed are IS 2386 (Part-III) and BS 812.

What to Specify When Ordering

• Quantity — the number of measures required.
• Capacity — 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 or 30 litres, chosen to suit the maximum size of the aggregate to be tested.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Cylindrical Measures used for?
They are used to determine the bulk density, also called the unit weight, of aggregates by weighing the aggregate that fills a measure of known volume.

Which capacities are available?
The measures are made in capacities of 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20 and 30 litres, so a size can be chosen to match the aggregate being tested.

What are the measures made of?
Each one is a calibrated cylindrical measure made of sheet iron and fitted with handles for lifting it when it is full of aggregate.

Is a tamping rod included?
Yes, each set comes complete with one tamping rod, 16 mm in diameter and 600 mm long, for compacting the aggregate in layers.

Why does the measure size depend on the aggregate size?
Larger particles leave larger voids against the wall of the container, so coarser aggregate is tested in a larger measure to keep the result representative.

Which standards are named for the measures?
The standards listed for the Cylindrical Measures are IS 2386 (Part-III) and BS 812, which cover bulk density testing of aggregates.

OEM Manufacturer

Buyers of the Cylindrical Measures deal directly with its maker, Engineering Lab Equipment (Engineering Labs Equipment Pvt Ltd), whose works are at Plot No. 43, Industrial Park, Sector 2, Growth Center, Saha, District Ambala, Haryana, India. The company designs, makes and tests aggregate testing equipment for grading, strength, abrasion and shape tests, supplies engineering colleges, polytechnics, technical training institutes and research laboratories in India and overseas, and builds to institution-specific requirements on request. Tender details are on the Tenders/OEM page.

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Request a Quote

For this and other aggregate testing lab equipment, schools and colleges can contact Engineering Lab Equipment, a manufacturer, supplier and exporter based in Ambala, India. Quotations are given on request: send the number of measures and the capacities required and your delivery location through the contact page, or add the Cylindrical Measures to the enquiry cart from this page.

Last updated: October 2026