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Location: Chattanooga, Tn.
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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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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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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.
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.
Dave
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