Steel Weight Calculator

Calculate weight of structural steel shapes

Wide Flange Beams (W Shapes)

Pipe & Structural Tube

Steel Plate & Bar

Angles & Channel

Weight Calculation

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Steel density: 490 lb/cu ft (0.2833 lb/cu in) / 7850 kg/m³
Standard mill lengths: 20', 40', 60' (6.1m, 12.2m, 18.3m)
Allow 5-10% for cuts and waste on orders

Common Steel Shapes

Shape Weight (lb/ft) Depth Common Use
W8×18188.14"Light beams
W10×222210.17"Joists, headers
W12×262612.22"Floor beams
W14×303013.84"Girders
W16×363615.86"Heavy beams
W21×505020.83"Long spans