Steel Weight Calculator

Calculate the weight of steel sections from length, width and thickness — works for plates, sheets, flat bar and box sections. kg output.

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Formula

Weight = Length × Width × Thickness × Density — mild steel density 7,850 kg/m³ (0.2836 lb/in³). For round bar use volume πr²×L instead

Examples

InputResult
2 m × 1 m × 10 mm plate157.0 kg
6 m × 0.3 m × 5 mm flat bar70.7 kg
stainless (8000 kg/m³), 1 m² × 3 mm24.0 kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What density does steel use?

Mild/carbon steel: 7,850 kg/m³. Stainless: 7,900–8,000. Tool steel: 7,700–8,000. Enter your alloy's density in the last field for exact results.

How do I calculate a round bar or rod?

Weight = π × (diameter/2)² × length × density. A 20 mm bar 1 m long weighs π × 0.01² × 1 × 7850 ≈ 2.47 kg.

Does this include wastage or tolerances?

No — it is theoretical weight. Mill tolerance on thickness (±0.2–0.5 mm on plate) can shift real weights a few percent; order with margin.

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