Enter the length (ft), the width (ft), and the thickness (in) into the Steel Plate Mass Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Steel Plate Mass. 

Steel Plate Mass Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the Steel Plate Mass. 

Msp  =SL * SW* T/12 * 490
  • Where Msp is the Steel Plate Mass (lbs)
  • SL is the length (ft) 
  • SW is the width (ft) 
  • T is the thickness (in) 

How to Calculate Steel Plate Mass?

The following example problems outline how to calculate Steel Plate Mass.

Example Problem #1

  1. First, determine the length (ft).
    • The length (ft) is calculated to be : 5.
  2. Next, determine the width (ft).
    • The width (ft) is measured to be: 6.
  3. Next, determine the thickness (in).
    • The thickness (in) is found to be: 3.
  4. Finally, calculate the Steel Plate Mass using the formula above: 

Msp  =SL * SW* T/12 * 490

The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:

Msp  =5 *6* 3/12 * 490 = 3675 (lbs)

FAQ

What factors affect the mass of a steel plate?

The mass of a steel plate is affected by its length, width, and thickness. The density of the steel, which is represented by a constant in the calculation formula, also plays a crucial role.

How can I convert the mass of a steel plate from pounds to kilograms?

To convert the mass of a steel plate from pounds to kilograms, you can use the conversion factor 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms. Simply multiply the mass in pounds by this factor to get the mass in kilograms.

Is it possible to calculate the mass of a steel plate if the dimensions are in different units?

Yes, it is possible to calculate the mass of a steel plate if the dimensions are in different units, but you will need to convert all dimensions to the same unit system before using the formula. For example, if you have the length in meters and the width and thickness in feet and inches respectively, you would convert meters to feet or feet to meters, and inches to feet or vice versa, to ensure consistency in the unit system used in the calculation.