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Mild Steel Weight Calculator

This tool helps you calculate the weight of mild steel quickly and accurately by using its dimensions and density. Simply select the shape, enter the size and measurements, and choose the appropriate density range for mild steel (7.85 g/cm³ or 7850 kg/m³).


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Mild steel is a low-carbon steel alloy with 0.05% to 0.25% carbon content, making it strong, ductile, and easy to weld. It is widely used in construction and manufacturing due to its affordability, durability, and versatility. While it lacks corrosion resistance like stainless steel, it is often coated or painted to prevent rust.

Uses of Mild Steel in Construction

Mild steel is extensively used in construction due to its high strength, flexibility, and ease of fabrication:

  1. Structural Framework – Used in beams, columns, and steel frames for buildings and bridges.
  2. Reinforcement Bars (Rebars) – Strengthens concrete structures like foundations and slabs.
  3. Pipes & Tubing – Used for water supply, gas pipelines, and structural support.
  4. Roofing & Cladding – Provides durable and cost-effective roofing sheets.
  5. Gates & Fencing – Commonly used for security gates, fences, and grills.
  6. Machinery & Industrial Equipment – Used in construction equipment, tools, and heavy machinery.
  7. Welded Structures – Ideal for fabrication work, such as sheds, bridges, and railway tracks.

Mild steel is a cost-effective and widely available material, making it one of the most used metals in the construction and engineering industries. 


Densities of Metals

Metal Name Density (g/cm3) Density (kg/m3)
Iron 6.87 - 7.75 6850 - 7750
Aluminum 2.60 2600
Copper 8.96 8960
Cast Iron 6.90 - 7.30 6900 - 7300
Ductile Iron 7.1-7.3 7100-7300
6061 Aluminum 2.7 2700
7075 aluminum 2.81 2810
6061-T6 Aluminum 2.70 2700
Stainless Steel 7.75-8.05 7750-8050
Mild Steel 7.85 7850
Carbon Steel 7.85 7850
Structural Steel 7.85 7850
Brass 8.4 - 8.7 8400 - 8700
5.56 Brass 8.53 8530
Army Brass 8.50 - 8.55 8500 - 8550
A36 Steel 7.85 7850
5052 Aluminum 2.68 2680
2024 Aluminum 2.78 2780
316 Stainless Steel 7.99 7990
304 Stainless Steel 7.93 7930

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