0.5" x 2" brass flat bar weighs 3.684 lb per ft (5.48 kg per m). Weight = cross-section area x length x 0.307 lb per cubic inch.
How much does brass flat bar weigh per foot?
| Size | Area (sq in) | lb per ft | kg per m | 12 ft length, lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.125" x 1" | 0.1250 | 0.461 | 0.69 | 5.5 |
| 0.25" x 1" | 0.2500 | 0.921 | 1.37 | 11.1 |
| 0.25" x 1.5" | 0.3750 | 1.381 | 2.06 | 16.6 |
| 0.25" x 2" | 0.5000 | 1.842 | 2.74 | 22.1 |
| 0.375" x 2" | 0.7500 | 2.763 | 4.11 | 33.2 |
| 0.5" x 2" | 1.0000 | 3.684 | 5.48 | 44.2 |
| 0.25" x 3" | 0.7500 | 2.763 | 4.11 | 33.2 |
| 0.5" x 3" | 1.5000 | 5.526 | 8.22 | 66.3 |
| 0.5" x 4" | 2.0000 | 7.368 | 10.96 | 88.4 |
| 0.5" x 6" | 3.0000 | 11.052 | 16.45 | 132.6 |
Formula: area = width x thickness; weight = area x length x 0.307 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 brass flat bar?
Multiply the cross-section area in square inches by the length in inches and by the density, 0.307 lb per cubic inch for brass (360). For this shape the area is: area = width x thickness. A foot of stock is 12 inches, so weight per foot is area x 12 x 0.307.
How does brass compare with steel by weight?
Brass is 8% heavier than carbon steel for the same size: 0.307 lb per cubic inch against 0.2836. The same bar or plate in brass weighs 1.08 times the steel figure.
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Weights from typical published densities; actual alloys and mill tolerances vary by a few percent. Not an engineering load calculation.