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Free Steel Calculators for Every Section Type

Instant, accurate weight calculations for TMT bar, steel plate, MS pipe, angle, channel & beam. Pick a calculator below or use the all-in-one tool.

All-in-One

Steel Weight Calculator

All sections: TMT bar, plate, pipe, angle, channel, beam. Multiple grades.

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TMT / Rebar

TMT Bar Weight Calculator

Calculate TMT rebar weight using d²/162 formula. All standard sizes.

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Plate / Sheet

Steel Plate Weight Calculator

Calculate MS plate weight by length, width & thickness.

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Multi-Metal

Metal Weight Calculator

Weight for 14 metals: steel, aluminium, copper, brass, titanium & more. 6 shapes.

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Sheet Metal

Gauge to MM Converter

Convert sheet metal gauge (7–30) to mm, inches & weight per m².

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Hardness

Hardness Conversion Calculator

Convert between Brinell, Rockwell C/B, Vickers & tensile strength.

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Finance

Credit Cost Calculator

Calculate true cost of buying steel on credit including interest charges.

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Rebar / BBS

Rebar Calculator

Calculate rebar weight, number of bars & tonnes for TMT 6mm–40mm.

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Pipe

MS Pipe Weight Calculator

All NB sizes 15mm to 200mm. Formula: (OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466.

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Angle

Steel Angle Weight Calculator

Equal & unequal angles as per IS 808. Formula: (A + B − T) × T × 0.00785.

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I-Beam

I-Beam (ISMB) Weight Calculator

All ISMB sizes 100–600 with section modulus Zxx & moment of inertia Ixx.

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Channel

Channel (ISMC) Weight Calculator

All ISMC channel sizes 75–400 with section dimensions per IS 808.

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Flat Bar

Flat Bar Weight Calculator

All MS flat bar sizes. Formula: Width × Thickness × 0.00785.

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Square Tube

Square Tube (SHS) Weight Calculator

All SHS sizes 20–100mm. Formula: (Side − WT) × WT × 4 × 0.00785.

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Rect Tube

Rectangular Tube (RHS) Weight Calculator

All RHS sizes 40×20 to 200×100. Formula: 2×(W+H−2×WT)×WT×0.00785.

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Round Bar

Round Bar Weight Calculator

MS, SS 304/316, EN24, aluminium & brass. Formula: d²/162.2.

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Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Weight Calculator

SS 304, 316 & 202 grades. Round bar, plate/sheet & pipe sections.

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Chequered Plate

Chequered Plate Weight Calculator

Diamond pattern plate 3–25mm. Formula: T × 7.85 × 1.05 (5% pattern).

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Scrap & Melting

Scrap Yield Calculator

Model scrap-to-steel yield by grade and furnace type. HMS 1, shredded, turnings & more.

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Scrap & Melting

Scrap-to-Steel Production Cost

Full cost waterfall from scrap to finished steel. Enter your own prices for every input.

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What Are Steel Weight Calculators?

Steel weight calculators are specialised tools that compute the mass of steel sections based on their dimensions and material grade. Whether you are working with TMT rebar, mild steel plates, MS pipes, structural angles, channels or I-beams, these calculators apply the correct engineering formula so you get an accurate weight in kilograms or tonnes — instantly.

In construction and fabrication, steel is bought and sold by weight. A contractor estimating a residential slab needs to know the total TMT rebar weight to generate a Bill of Quantities. A fabricator cutting steel plates for a tank must calculate plate weight to verify the supplier's invoice. A structural engineer sizing an I-beam needs section weight to check dead-load assumptions.

Each section shape has its own formula. Round bars and TMT rebars use the well-known d²/162 shortcut. Plates use Length × Width × Thickness × 7.85 (dimensions in mm, result in kg). Pipes use (OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466. All of these formulas derive from the base density of mild steel: 7,850 kg/m³.

SteelMath's calculators handle the maths for you. Just select a section type, enter your dimensions, and get the result. We support multiple material grades — MS, Fe500, SS 304, SS 316, Aluminium and Copper — with automatic density correction. Results can be shared via WhatsApp, downloaded or printed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate steel weight?

Steel weight is calculated by multiplying the cross-sectional area of the section by its length and the density of steel (7,850 kg/m³). Different section shapes — round bar, plate, pipe, angle — each have their own simplified formula. SteelMath provides free calculators for every common section type.

What is the d²/162 formula?

The d²/162 formula is a shortcut to find the weight per metre of round steel bars and TMT rebars. You square the diameter in mm and divide by 162.2. For example, a 12 mm TMT bar weighs 12² ÷ 162.2 = 0.889 kg/m. The constant 162.2 comes from simplifying the full formula: (π/4) × d² × 7850 / 1,000,000.

What is the density of steel?

Mild steel (MS) and TMT rebar have a density of 7,850 kg/m³ (7.85 g/cm³). Stainless steel SS 304 is slightly heavier at 8,000 kg/m³, and SS 316 is 8,027 kg/m³. Aluminium is much lighter at 2,700 kg/m³. SteelMath calculators automatically apply the correct density for the selected grade.

Why are steel weight calculators important for construction?

Accurate weight calculation is critical for estimating material costs, verifying supplier invoices, designing structural members, and planning transport logistics. Steel is typically purchased by weight (per kg or per tonne), so even small errors in calculation can lead to significant cost differences on large projects.

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