Get a fast material-weight estimate without hunting through tables. Choose the material and shape, enter dimensions, length and quantity, then calculate.
Reviewed 2026-10-07
Select the material and the closest stock shape. Enter nominal outside dimensions, wall/thickness, overall length and quantity. The result gives total estimated weight and weight per foot.
Weight is cross-sectional area × length × material density. Tube calculations subtract the hollow inside area from the outside area.
For 2 × 2 × .125 in square tube, the calculator subtracts the 1.75 × 1.75 in hollow section from the 2 × 2 in outside section, then multiplies the steel area by 12 inches and steel density to estimate pounds per foot.
Do not enter gauge number as decimal thickness. Use actual decimal thickness. For pipe, nominal pipe size is not the same as outside diameter.
Tools that match this task — not a random product wall.
It is a planning estimate based on nominal dimensions and typical density. Mill tolerances, corner radii and actual alloy can change weight.
No. Use certified supplier or mill data and qualified engineering for load-rated work.
The calculator uses about 0.2836 lb per cubic inch for carbon steel.