Mild Steel Plate Weight Calculator

How to Calculate Mild Steel Plate Weight (Formula & Example)

Calculating the weight of mild steel plates is essential for material estimation, cost calculation, and logistics planning. Follow this industry-standard formula to get accurate results.

Mild Steel Plate Weight Formula

The universal formula for calculating mild steel plate weight is:

Where:

• Density of mild steel = 7850 kg/m³ (IS 2062 standard)
• All dimensions must be in meters (m)

Step-by-Step Calculation Example

Let's calculate the weight of a 20mm thick MS plate with dimensions 1.5m × 1m:

1. Convert thickness to meters:
   Thickness = 20 mm = 0.02 m
2. Apply the formula:

   Weight = 1.5 (L) × 1 (W) × 0.02 (T) × 7850 (Density)
              = 235.5 kg

3. Result:
   The plate weighs 235.5 kg (≈ 519 lbs).

Unit Conversion Tips

If your measurements are in millimeters (mm) or inches, convert them first:

• mm to m: Divide by 1000 (e.g., 10 mm = 0.01 m)
• inches to m: Multiply by 0.0254 (e.g., 1 inch = 0.0254 m)

Why Use This Formula?

• ✅ Industry-Standard: Complies with IS 2062 and ASTM A36 specifications
• ✅ Material Planning: Helps estimate costs for fabrication, shipping, and procurement
• ✅ Accuracy: Accounts for mild steel's exact density (7850 kg/m³)

235.5 kg × 2.20462 = 519 lbs