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12 ounce, 13 ounce, 14 ounce, 15 ounce and 18 ounce weights are used as performance floors. We found 12 ounce and 13 ounce are the most popular. Why? Performance floors are manufactured into one piece. The overall weight of the cover can be heavy. Knowing the weight in advance will help determine if your group can manage the overall weight. This chart shows a few examples:
| SIZE |
OUNCE PER SQUARE YARD |
OVERALL WEIGHT |
| 40' x 60' |
12 oz. |
200 lbs. |
| 50' x 70' |
12 oz. |
292 lbs. |
| 40' x 60' |
13 oz. |
216 lbs. |
| 50' x 70' |
13 oz. |
315 lbs. |
| 40’ x 60’ |
14 oz. |
233 lbs. |
| 50’ x 70’ |
14 oz. |
340 lbs. |
| 40' x 60' |
15 oz. |
250 lbs. |
| 50' x 70' |
15 oz. |
365 lbs. |
| 40' x 60' |
18 oz. |
300 lbs. |
| 50' x 70' |
18 oz. |
438 lbs. |
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18 ounce through 32 ounce is used for gymnasium floor covers. Gym floor covers are manufactured into smaller width sections for ease of handling. The most common size is 10’ wide x the length of the floor. This width also allows using an optional mobile rack system to store the cover. Other factors to consider when determining your ideal floor cover weight, budget, how many times per year will the cover be used, and what type of events will be held in the gym. A heavier cover has higher resistance to wear. Listed below are examples of weights.
Electra Tarp has been manufacturing floor covers for over 33 years. We have full time on site sales representatives happy to assist you with all your floor cover needs. Electra Tarp is committed to continually providing the highest quality materials available on the market today. Our objective is to offer unparalleled customer service, superior quality floors and on time delivery, all at reasonable prices. Our sales staff is available throughout the year Monday through Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM eastern standard time.
| SIZE |
OUNCE PER SQUARE YARD |
PER SECTION |
| 10' x 100' |
18 oz. |
125 lbs. |
| 10' x 100' |
20.5 oz. |
142 lbs. |
| 10' x 100' |
22 oz. |
153 lbs. |
| 10' x 100' |
26 oz. |
181 lbs. |
| 10' x 100' |
32 oz. |
222 lbs. |
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