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The Weight Formula for Steel

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The Weight Formula for Steel

If you're in the metals industry, you'll know that there are a lot of factors at play in
steel weight calculations. Knowing the weight of steel is an important part of any
project, as it will allow you to make an accurate estimate of the cost and plan
accordingly. In this blog post we'll have a look at the different steel weight
calculation formulas.

The mass or weight per unit volume of a substance is defined as its unit weight. It is
commonly measured, for example, in pound/ft, gm/cm, kg/cm or kg/m.

Depending on their composition and the properties of their constituent materials,

the basis weight of materials varies. It is an indication of how heavy or light the
material is.

The unit weight of steel

The weighted density of steel, or unit weight of steel, is the ratio of the weight of
steel to its per unit volume. It is typically expressed in kilograms per cubic meter
(kg/m3). The unit weight of a mild steel plate or rolled steel is approximately 7850
kg/m3 or 7.85 g/cm3 or 78.5 KN/m3 or 489.84 lb/ft3. Steel weight is typically
expressed in kilograms, tonnes, and pounds.

The Formula Used To Calculate the Weight of Steel

The formula used to calculate the unit weight of steel bars is D²/162. Where, D =
Dia. Of steel bars, 162 is a constant value.

Derivation of D2/162 Formula

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Consider a steel bar with a diameter of D and a length is L.

Weight of Steel Bar (W) = Unit Weight of Steel Bar (γ) x Volume (V)

W=γxV

W = πD²/4 x γ (V = πD²/4)

As known that Steel unit weight is about 7850 kg/m3 (γ)

W = πD²/4 x 7850

Here, D is steel diameter in mm, and the density of steel is in kg/m3. To make a
constant value in the same unit we will convert Dia. Of steel in mm to m.

D² mm / 1000²

W = π/4 x D²/1000² x 7850

W = D²/162.28 kg/m

W = D²/162 kg/m

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The Weight of Steel Plate and Sheet Metal

The weight formula for sheet metal is fairly straightforward. The formula is as
follows: Weight (lbs) = length (in) x width (in) x Thickness (in) x density
(lb/in^3). For example, let’s say you have a piece of 1/4″ thick steel plate that
measures 6″ x 8″. To calculate its weight, use this formula: 6″ x 8″ x 0.25″ x 10.2
lb/in^3 = 97.6 lbs.

The Weight of Steel Beams and Structures

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Calculating the weight of steel beams and structures can be more complicated than
for plate or sheet because there are more variables to consider, such as beam size,
shape, orientation, etc. In general, most professionals use a method known as
'handbook calculation', which takes into account all the variables involved in the
design of the structure. This method is often used when designing bridges or other
large projects involving steel beams and structures.

The Weight of Steel Bars and Shapes

For calculating the weight of bars and shapes made from steel, use this
formula: Weight (lbs) = length (ft) x width (ft) x thickness (ft) x density (lb/ft^3). For
example, let’s say you have a piece of 4″ square bar stock that measures 8′ long. To
calculate its weight using this formula, you would do the following math: 8′ x 4′ x
0.33′ ft^3 x 490 lb/ft^3 = 781 lbs.

The Weight of Steel Pipes

Many factors such as length, diameter and wall thickness determine the weight of a
steel pipe. Although some basic calculations are possible to estimate the weight of
a steelpipe, it is best to use the weight formula for steelpipes to obtain more
accurate results. The weight formula for steel pipes is W = 0.02466 x D^2L / 10202
where "W" is the weight in kilograms per metre (kg/m), "D" is the outside diameter
of the pipe in millimetres (mm) and "L" is its length in metres (m).

Conclusion:

Calculating the exact weight of steel can be tricky depending on what type of steel
it is - plate or sheet, beams or structures, bars or shapes - but with these handy
formulas you should now find it easier to work out how much your materials weigh!
Whether you're working on small projects with plates or large projects with bars
and shapes, knowing how to calculate steel weight correctly can save you time and
money in your design process!

FAQs

1. What is the unit weight of steel?

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The unit weight or weight density is 7850kg/M3.

2. How do you calculate the weight of steel?

Weight = Density × Volume (volume = Area × Length)

Example: Diameter of bar = 10mm and Length = 1 meter

Area of circular bar = p/4 × d2

= 3.14/4 × 102

= 78.5mm2

Volume = Area × Length

= 78.5 × 1000 (1 meter = 1000mm)

= 78500 mm3

Unit Weight of steel bar for 10mm = (7850/1000 × 1000 × 1000) × 78500

= 0.616kg/m (1 kg/m3 = 0.000000001 kg/ mm3)

3. What is the formula for the weight calculation of steel bars?

The formula for weight calculation of steel bars = d2/162 kg/m

4. What is the weight of the 12mm steel bar?

8mm = 0.396 kg/m

10mm = 0.619 kg/m

12mm = 0.888 kg/m

16mm = 1.58 kg/m

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