Angle Weight Calculator
Calculate the weight of steel, aluminum, and other angle materials instantly. Get accurate weight calculations for structural angles with our free online tool.
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Calculation Steps
- Select the material type (steel, aluminum, etc.)
- Choose your preferred unit system (metric or imperial)
- Enter the dimensions: leg lengths A and B, thickness, and length
- Click "Calculate Weight" to get the result
- The calculator uses the cross-sectional area formula: Area = (A + B - t) × t
- Weight is calculated as: Weight = Area × Length × Density
About This Calculator
Our Angle Weight Calculator is a professional tool designed for engineers, architects, contractors, and anyone working with structural angles. It provides accurate weight calculations for various materials including steel, aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and copper.
Key Features:
- Support for multiple materials with accurate density values
- Metric and Imperial unit systems
- Real-time calculations with instant results
- Mobile-friendly responsive interface
- Professional-grade accuracy for engineering applications
- Free to use with no registration required
How to Use
Step 1: Select Material
Choose the material type from the dropdown menu. Each material has a different density value that affects the final weight calculation.
Step 2: Choose Units
Select either Metric (millimeters) or Imperial (inches) units based on your requirements.
Step 3: Enter Dimensions
Input the angle dimensions:
- Leg Length A: The length of the first leg of the angle
- Leg Length B: The length of the second leg of the angle
- Thickness: The thickness of the angle material
- Length: The total length of the angle piece
Step 4: Calculate
Click the "Calculate Weight" button to get instant results with detailed information about the material and calculation.
Formula Used
The angle weight calculation uses the following mathematical formula:
Weight = Cross-sectional Area × Length × Material Density
Material Densities:
- Steel: 7.85 g/cm³ (0.284 lb/in³)
- Aluminum: 2.70 g/cm³ (0.098 lb/in³)
- Stainless Steel: 8.00 g/cm³ (0.289 lb/in³)
- Brass: 8.50 g/cm³ (0.307 lb/in³)
- Copper: 8.96 g/cm³ (0.324 lb/in³)
Example Calculation:
Given: Steel angle with Leg A = 50mm, Leg B = 50mm, Thickness = 5mm, Length = 1000mm
Area: (50 + 50 - 5) × 5 = 475 mm²
Weight: 475 mm² × 1000 mm × 7.85 g/cm³ = 3.73 kg
Use Cases / Applications
Construction Industry
- Structural framing calculations
- Load-bearing assessments
- Material cost estimation
- Shipping weight calculations
Engineering Applications
- Mechanical design projects
- Civil engineering calculations
- Industrial equipment design
- Architecture planning
Manufacturing
- Production planning
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Material specifications
Academic Use
- Engineering coursework
- Physics calculations
- Materials science studies
- Research projects
Examples
Example 1: Steel Equal Angle
Material: Steel
Dimensions: 40mm × 40mm × 4mm × 2000mm
Calculation: Area = (40 + 40 - 4) × 4 = 304 mm²
Weight: 304 mm² × 2000 mm × 0.00785 kg/cm³ = 4.78 kg
Example 2: Aluminum Unequal Angle
Material: Aluminum
Dimensions: 60mm × 40mm × 6mm × 1500mm
Calculation: Area = (60 + 40 - 6) × 6 = 564 mm²
Weight: 564 mm² × 1500 mm × 0.0027 kg/cm³ = 2.28 kg
Example 3: Stainless Steel Angle (Imperial)
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 2" × 2" × 0.25" × 60"
Calculation: Area = (2 + 2 - 0.25) × 0.25 = 0.9375 in²
Weight: 0.9375 in² × 60 in × 0.289 lb/in³ = 16.27 lbs