Free Steel Beam Weight Calculator

Calculate the total weight of a steel beam from its weight-per-foot designation and length.

lb/ft
ft

Weight per Beam

620 lbs

Total Weight620 lbs
Total Weight0.31 tons

Weight per Beam vs Beam Weight

Steel Beam Weight

Weight = Weight per Foot x Length

Steel beams are designated by their weight per linear foot (e.g., W8x31 weighs 31 lbs/ft). Multiply by the cut length to get the total weight for ordering, shipping, and crane planning.

Example Calculation

One W8x31 beam, 20 feet long.

  1. 01Weight = 31 x 20 = 620 lbs
  2. 02Total = 620 lbs = 0.31 tons

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