How to Calculate the Weight of a Φ60 Steel Pipe

Calculating the weight of a Φ60 steel pipe is important for estimating material usage, transportation requirements, and project cost planning. The process is straightforward when you understand the standard theoretical formula used for steel pipes.

1. The Standard Formula

To determine the theoretical weight of any steel pipe, we use the following formula:

Weight (kg) = 0.02466 × (D − t) × t × L

In this formula:

• D is the outer diameter in millimeters.

• t is the wall thickness in millimeters.

• L is the pipe length in meters.

• The constant 0.02466 is based on the density of carbon steel (7,850 kg/m³).

For a Φ60 pipe, the outer diameter D = 60 mm.

2. Example Calculations

To make the formula easier to understand, here are several examples using common wall thicknesses. Each example assumes the pipe length is 1 meter so you can get the weight per meter.

Example 1: Φ60 × 2.0 mm

Using the formula:

Weight = 0.02466 × (60 − 2) × 2 × 1Weight = 0.02466 × 58 × 2Weight ≈ 2.86 kg per meter

Example 2: Φ60 × 3.0 mm

Weight = 0.02466 × (60 − 3) × 3 × 1Weight = 0.02466 × 57 × 3Weight ≈ 4.21 kg per meter

Example 3: Φ60 × 4.0 mm

Weight = 0.02466 × (60 − 4) × 4 × 1Weight = 0.02466 × 56 × 4Weight ≈ 5.53 kg per meter

3. Final Notes

The calculated weight is called the theoretical weight, and real-world values may vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerances. Once you know the weight per meter, you can multiply it by the total length of your steel pipes to get the total weight.

News Editor: Sat Thep Loc Thien