1" square stainless steel square bar weighs 3.468 lb per ft (5.16 kg per m). Weight = cross-section area x length x 0.289 lb per cubic inch.
How much does stainless steel square bar weigh per foot?
| Size | Area (sq in) | lb per ft | kg per m | 12 ft length, lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25" square | 0.0625 | 0.217 | 0.32 | 2.6 |
| 0.375" square | 0.1406 | 0.488 | 0.73 | 5.9 |
| 0.5" square | 0.2500 | 0.867 | 1.29 | 10.4 |
| 0.75" square | 0.5625 | 1.951 | 2.90 | 23.4 |
| 1" square | 1.0000 | 3.468 | 5.16 | 41.6 |
| 1.25" square | 1.5625 | 5.419 | 8.06 | 65.0 |
| 1.5" square | 2.2500 | 7.803 | 11.61 | 93.6 |
| 2" square | 4.0000 | 13.872 | 20.64 | 166.5 |
| 3" square | 9.0000 | 31.212 | 46.45 | 374.5 |
Formula: area = side squared; weight = area x length x 0.289 lb/in3. For any other size use the metal weight calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the weight of stainless steel square bar?
Multiply the cross-section area in square inches by the length in inches and by the density, 0.289 lb per cubic inch for stainless steel (304). For this shape the area is: area = side squared. A foot of stock is 12 inches, so weight per foot is area x 12 x 0.289.
How does stainless steel compare with steel by weight?
Stainless steel is 2% heavier than carbon steel for the same size: 0.289 lb per cubic inch against 0.2836. The same bar or plate in stainless steel weighs 1.02 times the steel figure.
Other stainless steel shapes
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Weights from typical published densities; actual alloys and mill tolerances vary by a few percent. Not an engineering load calculation.