Construction & Materials
Steel Weight Calculator
Estimate the weight of common steel shapes (plate, round bar, square bar) from dimensions.
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Total weight
204.1667 lb
Cross-section area
6 in²
Volume
0.4167 ft³
Weight per foot
20.42 lb/ft
Formula and working
weight = volume × density (steel ≈ 490 lb/ft³)
- 1
Collect the inputs
Shape = 1; Thickness / diameter / side = 0.5 in; Width (plate only) = 12 in; Length = 10 ft
- 2
Apply the formula
weight = volume × density (steel ≈ 490 lb/ft³)
- 3
Result
Total weight = 204.1667 lb
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