Metal Weight Workbench

Beam Weight Calculator

AISC beam designation weight checks with quick area approximation.

Calculator

Reference section weights with clear unit conversion and formula context.

AISC beam designation weight checks with quick area approximation.

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Input console

Tuned defaults are preloaded. Edit only the dimensions you know; results refresh automatically when the inputs are valid.

Quick presets

1Unit System *

Use metres in metric mode or feet in imperial mode.

Default imperial

2Designation *

AISC-style beam designation such as W12x30.

Default W12x30

3Length *

Use member length in metres for metric mode or feet for imperial mode.

m or ft

Default 40

m or ftRange 0.1-1000 m or ft

4Quantity *

Number of identical members in the order.

Default 1

Range 1-100000

5Allowance *

Procurement allowance for cut loss, drops, and contingency.

Default 0

%Range 0-100 %

Use case

Validate beam tonnage before steel is ordered.

Reference section weights with clear unit conversion and formula context.

Trusted inputs

AISC Shapes Database section snapshots

Member length scaling

Range notes

Designation must match a supported AISC beam row.

Metric length is entered in metres; imperial length is entered in feet.

Section weight reports kg/m in metric mode and lb/ft in imperial mode.

Quantity and allowance are applied to order weight for procurement planning.

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