Steel Channel Weight Calculator

Published weight (lb/ft)

Length each (ft)

Quantity

Enter the published lb/ft for your exact section.

Planning tool only. Verify actual material, manufacturer data, code/WPS requirements and project conditions where applicable.

Why use published weight per foot?

Angle, structural channel and pipe have standardized details that a quick rectangle/circle approximation can miss. Supplier or standard section data is the better input.

How to use it

Find the exact section in the supplier or manufacturer table, enter pounds per foot, then enter cut length and quantity.

Total weight = published lb/ft × length × quantity

Common mistake

Do not assume nominal size alone determines weight. Thickness/schedule/series changes the section weight.

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Frequently asked questions

Why does this calculator ask for published lb/ft?

Structural shapes have fillets, tapers and standardized dimensions that are best handled using the manufacturer or AISC published weight per foot.

Can I calculate from only nominal size?

Not reliably for every shape series. Use the supplier or standard table weight per foot.

Is published lb/ft better than a simplified geometry formula?

Yes for purchasing and quoting because it reflects the standardized section more closely.