Steel Tube Weight Calculator

Compute tube weight across profiles with unit switching and density presets included for engineers. Choose round, square, or rectangular shapes with exact outer and thickness inputs and length. Add pieces, wastage, bundles, and overrides for custom density values. Export results to CSV and PDF with summaries. See formulas, examples, and clear steps for accuracy.

Inputs
Results
Per-piece weight
Weight per length: —
Total weight
With wastage: —

# Bundle/Note Profile Dims Len / pc Pieces Density kg/pc Total kg Gross kg
Formula Used

Unit conversions

  • mm → m: value × 0.001
  • in → m: value × 0.0254
  • ft → m: value × 0.3048

Cross‑sectional area

  • Round tube: A = π/4 × (OD² − ID²), where ID = OD − 2t
  • Square tube: A = B² − (B − 2t)²
  • Rectangular tube: A = B×H − (B − 2t)×(H − 2t)

Weight

  • Per piece (kg): W = A × L × ρ
  • Per length: W/L = A × ρ (kg per meter)
  • Gross with wastage: Wgross = W × (1 + w/100)

All dimensions converted to meters before calculation. Density ρ in kg/m³.

How to Use
  1. Select profile and unit system.
  2. Enter outer size(s) and wall thickness.
  3. Provide length per piece and number of pieces.
  4. Choose density preset, or enable custom density.
  5. Optionally add wastage and a bundle label.
  6. Click Calculate, then Add to Results to build a list.
  7. Export your table as CSV or PDF when ready.
Example Data Table
ProfileDimsLenPiecesDensitykg/pcTotal kg
Examples assume Metric inputs and Carbon Steel density.
FAQs

No. Enter structural steel thickness. Coating mass is usually small and ignored here. If needed, increase density slightly or add a small wastage percentage.

For hollow sections, the inner void must remain positive. Round: ID = OD − 2t > 0. Rectangular/square: (B − 2t) > 0 and (H − 2t) > 0.

Yes. Choose your system. Dimensions use mm or inches. Length uses meters or feet. Internally, everything converts to meters for consistent physics.

Results are engineering estimates assuming nominal sizes. Real stock may vary by mill tolerances, seam configuration, and corner radii in rectangular sections.

Select “Custom” and provide density in kg/m³ to reflect your specification or certificate of compliance.

After calculating, see “Weight per length” in the Results summary. That gives mass per meter which you can convert to per foot if required.

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