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07-15-2007, 09:17 PM
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any one know how to calculation the metal plate weight just by knowing the Width X Length X Height.....
thanks for help..
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07-16-2007, 02:42 AM
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You would also need to know the weight per volume of the material in question.
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07-16-2007, 03:42 AM
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wkc_289, welcome to iRV2.com. We are glad to have you join us here. Is the metal, mild steel, stainless or aluminum? Let us know and we will try to help out.
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07-16-2007, 04:15 AM
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Steel (mile, ss409) are about .2837 lb/cu-in That's close enough.
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07-16-2007, 06:48 AM
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07-16-2007, 10:14 AM
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What is it made of? Search Google for a description of the material and find the density per cubic foot. Multiply the Width X Length X Height (inches). Then divide that number by 1728 (square inches per square foot).
Then multiply the answer by the density figure. This will be pretty close.
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07-16-2007, 11:29 AM
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1728 is the number of inches in a CUBIC foot (12x12x12). There are 144 inches in a square (12x12) foot.
The figures we used in the const. company years ago was something like a little over 10 pounds per square foot of 1/4 inch mild steel. I believe you will find that easier to work with for a rough calculation.
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07-16-2007, 12:01 PM
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That figure for steel weight of a little over 10 pounds per square foot of 1/4" thickness is correct. 40.8 pounds per inch of thickness of a 12" x 12" plate is bang on.
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07-16-2007, 12:04 PM
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Now then, what's the answer to the question that we're all begging to know.
Why? 
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07-16-2007, 12:46 PM
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A 12"x12"x1/4" steel plate weights exactly 10.2096 lbs according to the website calculator that I posted the link to my above reply.
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