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Metal Weight Calculator — All Shapes & MaterialsCalculate weight for round, square, rectangular, sheet, pipe & hexagonal sections in 14 metals

Material Density Reference Table

MaterialDensity (g/cm³)Density (kg/m³)
Mild Steel (MS)7.857850
Stainless Steel 3048.008000
Stainless Steel 3168.038027
Carbon Steel7.857850
Aluminium2.702700
Copper8.968960
Brass8.508500
Cast Iron7.207200
Titanium4.514510
Zinc7.137130
Lead11.3411340
Nickel8.908900
Inconel 6258.448440
Tool Steel7.727720

How to Calculate Metal Weight

Metal weight is calculated by multiplying the volume of the section by the material density. The volume formula depends on the cross-sectional shape: for a round bar it is π/4 × d² × L, for a plate it is L × W × T, and for a pipe it is π/4 × (OD² − ID²) × L.

This calculator supports 14 common engineering metals including mild steel, stainless steel (SS304 & SS316), aluminium, copper, brass, cast iron, titanium, and more. All densities are based on standard reference values at room temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you calculate the weight of a metal bar?

Metal bar weight = cross-sectional area × length × density. For a round bar: π/4 × d² × L × ρ. For mild steel (density 7.85 g/cm³), a 25mm round bar of 6m length weighs approximately 23.12 kg.

What is the density of mild steel?

Mild steel (MS) has a density of 7.85 g/cm³ or 7,850 kg/m³. This is the standard density used in all steel weight calculations. Stainless steel SS304 is slightly denser at 8.0 g/cm³.

How to calculate pipe weight?

Pipe weight = π/4 × (OD² − ID²) × L × density, where OD is outer diameter, ID is inner diameter (OD − 2 × wall thickness), and L is length. All dimensions in consistent units.

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