Whether you are looking to store them or you are trying to ship them, it’s important to ask yourself “how much does a vinyl record weigh?”.
When it comes to LP records, there are 12” and 7”. The 12” vinyl records can weigh around 120-150 grams (4.23-5.29 oz). The cheaper and lighter records can weigh around 80-90 grams (2.82-3.17 oz).
However, the “fatties” can weigh upwards of 200 grams (7.05 oz).
This is generally a sign of a higher quality record.
The 7” vinyl records will weigh around 40 grams.
Generally speaking, LP records are a little on the heavier side.
Think about this, though. If you have 100 records, it will only take up 12” of space, but it will weigh 15kg.
Additional information
How much do records weigh per foot?
According to Storagewest.com, records weigh approximately 35 pounds or 15.87kg per foot of shelving. Keep in mind this might differ depending on the size of records if they are in their original sleeves etc.
What are the most common dimensions of a vinyl record?
The sizes or dimensions of records can differ widely, the most common dimensions are for 7 inches (17.78 cm in diameter), 10 inches (25.4 cm in diameter) and 12 inches (30.48 cm in diameter) records. Find out more about dimensions here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LP_record.