Carbon Steel Pipe Weight Calculator
The Carbon Steel Pipe Weight Calculator helps you quickly determine the exact weight of carbon steel pipes using standard industry formulas. Enter the outside diameter, wall thickness, and length of the pipe, and you will be able to obtain accurate results in kg/m and weight in seconds.
This tool is intended for engineers, contractors, and procurement professionals. This tool can be used for ERW, seamless, and structural pipes, which can be very handy in our line of work.
▶ Enter Pipe Dimensions
mm
mm
meters
âš Please enter valid values. Wall thickness must be less than the outside diameter.
Calculation Results
Total
Total Weight
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kg
Weight per Meter
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kg/m
Weight per Foot
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kg/ft
Total Weight (lbs)
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lbs
Carbon Steel Pipe Weight Calculation Formula
Full Length Formula
To calculate the weight of a carbon steel pipe, use the standard formula:
Weight (kg) =
(OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466 × Length (mm)
(OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466 × Length (mm)
- OD Outside Diameter in mm
- WT Wall Thickness in mm
- L Length - meters converted to mm
- 0.02466 Constant for carbon steel (~7.85 g/cm³)
Alternative Formula (Per Meter)
If calculating per meter:
Weight per meter (kg/m) =
(OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466
(OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466
This formula applies for:
MS Pipe Weight
ERW Carbon Steel Pipes
Seamless carbon steel pipes
Structural Steel pipes
Example Calculation
▶ Sample: 60mm OD × 3mm WT × 6m Length
Outside Diameter
60 mm
Wall Thickness
3 mm
Length
6 m
Weight per metre = (60 − 3) × 3 × 0.02466
= 57 × 3 × 0.02466
= 4.217 kg/m
Total Weight = 4.217 × 6
= 25.30 kg
= 57 × 3 × 0.02466
= 4.217 kg/m
Total Weight = 4.217 × 6
= 25.30 kg
Why Accurate Pipe Weight Matters
01
Transport Cost
Determines freight charges per shipment.
02
Structural Load
Necessary for the design of foundations and supports.
03
Fabrication Planning
Essential for crane and lifting equipment selection.
04
Procurement
Used for material take-off and budget estimation.
Factors That Affect Carbon Steel Pipe Weight
Outside Diameter
A larger OD results in a heavier pipe per metre.
Wall Thickness
Thicker schedules are proportionally heavier.
Pipe Length
Total weight scales linearly with the length.
Steel Grade
Standard grades share a density of approximately 7.85 g/cm³