Steel Plate Weight Calculator
How to Use Steel Plate Weight Calculator for MS & SS All Grade
- Steel Type Dropdown Menu: Allows the user to select between Mild Steel (MS) and Stainless Steel (SS).
- Stainless Steel Grade Dropdown Menu: Appears only when the user selects Stainless Steel (SS). Includes options for the provided grades.
- Density Assignment: The density is set based on the selected steel type and grade using the values provided.
- Calculation and Display: The volume is calculated in cubic meters, and the weight is computed and displayed in kilograms.
How to Use Steel Plate Weight Calulate
Calculating the Weight of a Steel Plate
To calculate the weight of a steel plate, you can follow these steps:
Determine the Dimensions of the Plate:
- Length (L): The length of the steel plate in meters (m) or millimeters (mm).
- Width (W): The width of the steel plate in meters (m) or millimeters (mm).
- Thickness (T): The thickness of the steel plate in meters (m) or millimeters (mm).
Find the Density of Steel:
- The density of steel is typically around 7850 kg/m³.
Calculate the Volume of the Plate:
- Volume = Length × Width × Thickness
- Ensure all dimensions are in the same units (e.g., meters).
Calculate the Weight of the Plate:
- Weight = Volume × Density
Example Calculation:
Assume you have a steel plate with the following dimensions:
- Length = 2 meters
- Width = 1 meter
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- Thickness = 0.01 meters
Calculate the Volume:
- Volume = 2 meters × 1 meter × 0.01 meters
- Volume = 0.02 cubic meters (m³)
Calculate the Weight:
- Density of steel = 7850 kg/m³
- Weight = 0.02 m³ × 7850 kg/m³
- Weight = 157 kg
Therefore, the weight of the steel plate is 157 kg.
Simplified Formula for Common Use:
If you are using millimeters for dimensions and want the weight in kilograms, the formula is slightly adjusted:
Weight (kg) = Length *Â Width *Â Thickness *Â Density of steelÂ
Where:
- Length (L) is in millimeters (mm)
- Width (W) is in millimeters (mm)
- Thickness (T) is in millimeters (mm)
- 7.85 is the density of steel in g/cm³ (since 1 g/cm³ = 1000 kg/m³)
This formula converts the dimensions from millimeters to meters and calculates the weight in kilograms directly.