Convert kg to meters of strip, wire, bar or tube from its size and material, or enter its mass per meter. Also converts a length back to kg.
kg to Length Formula
The following formula calculates length from mass and linear density (mass per length). For a uniform strip, solid round or tube, linear density is material density multiplied by cross-section area.
Variables:
- L is the length (meters)
- M is the mass (kilograms)
- D is the linear density, or mass per length (kilograms per meter)
To calculate length, divide mass by linear density. If you know material density in kg/mยณ instead, first multiply it by the cross-section area in mยฒ to obtain kg/m.
| Mass (kg) | Length (m) |
|---|---|
| 1/16 | 0.063 |
| โ | 0.125 |
| 1/6 | 0.167 |
| ยผ | 0.250 |
| โ | 0.333 |
| โ | 0.375 |
| ยฝ | 0.500 |
| โ | 0.625 |
| โ | 0.667 |
| ยพ | 0.750 |
| โ | 0.875 |
| 1 | 1.000 |
| 1ยผ | 1.250 |
| 1โ | 1.333 |
| 1ยฝ | 1.500 |
| 1ยพ | 1.750 |
| 2 | 2.000 |
| 2ยฝ | 2.500 |
| 3 | 3.000 |
| 4 | 4.000 |
| * Rounded to 3 decimals. Assumes constant linear density ฮป = 1.00 kg/m. Relation: Length (m) = Mass (kg) รท ฮป. | |
What is the kg to Length Conversion?
The kg to Length conversion determines length from mass and linear density, or from mass, material density and cross-section dimensions. This is particularly useful in industries where materials are sold by weight, and the length needs to be estimated for transportation or usage purposes.
How to Calculate Length from kg?
The following steps outline how to calculate length from mass and linear density. Select โKnown mass per lengthโ to enter kg/m directly, or choose a cross-section and supply its dimensions.
- First, determine the mass (M) in kilograms.
- Next, determine the linear density (D) in kilograms per meter. For a uniform section, multiply its area in mยฒ by material density in kg/mยณ.
- Use the formula from above: L = M / D.
- Finally, calculate the length (L) in meters.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
mass (M) = 50 kg
linear density (D) = 10 kg/m; length = 50 รท 10 = 5 m
