0.375" thick cast iron plate and sheet weighs 14.040 lb per sq ft (68.55 kg per sq m). Weight = cross-section area x length x 0.26 lb per cubic inch.
How much does cast iron plate and sheet weigh per square foot?
| Size | Area (sq in per inch width) | lb per sq ft | kg per sq m | 4 x 8 ft sheet, lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0625" thick | 0.0625 | 2.340 | 11.42 | 74.9 |
| 0.125" thick | 0.1250 | 4.680 | 22.85 | 149.8 |
| 0.1875" thick | 0.1875 | 7.020 | 34.27 | 224.6 |
| 0.25" thick | 0.2500 | 9.360 | 45.70 | 299.5 |
| 0.375" thick | 0.3750 | 14.040 | 68.55 | 449.3 |
| 0.5" thick | 0.5000 | 18.720 | 91.40 | 599.0 |
| 0.75" thick | 0.7500 | 28.080 | 137.10 | 898.6 |
| 1" thick | 1.0000 | 37.440 | 182.80 | 1198.1 |
Formula: weight per square foot = 144 x thickness x density; weight = area x length x 0.26 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 cast iron plate and sheet?
Multiply the cross-section area in square inches by the length in inches and by the density, 0.26 lb per cubic inch for cast iron (gray, class 30). For this shape the area is: weight per square foot = 144 x thickness x density. A foot of stock is 12 inches, so weight per foot is area x 12 x 0.26.
How does cast iron compare with steel by weight?
Cast iron is 8% lighter than carbon steel for the same size: 0.26 lb per cubic inch against 0.2836. The same bar or plate in cast iron weighs 0.92 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.