By default, the G36 uses a 30-round magazine. The magazines are molded with shock resistant plastic, and are translucent, allowing the user to see how much is in the magazine at any given time. The sides have studs which allow the magazines to be attached next to each other, allowing the operator to reload more easily. An empty G36 magazine weighs and when fully loaded. For comparison, a loaded STANAG magazine weighs 450 grams (15.9 oz). STANAG magazines cannot be normally used, but the G36 can use an adapter that will accept them. Certain types of Beta C-Mags, which hold 100 rounds, can also be used and are employed with the MG36 variant.