Calculation Method For Steel Weight

(1) Gross weight is the symmetry of "net weight", which is the total weight of the sTeel itself and packaging materials. Transportation companies calculate freight based on gross weight. But in the purchase and sale of steel, it is calculated based on net weight.

(2)The net weight is symmetrical to the gross weight. The weight obtained by subtracting the weight of packaging materials from the gross weight of steel is the actual weight, which is called the net weight. In the purchase and sale of steel, it is generally calculated based on net weight.

(3)The weight of steel packaging materials is called tare weight.

(4)The weight unit used when calculating freight based on the gross weight of steel. Its legal unit of measurement is tons (1000kg), as well as long tons (1016.16kg in English weight units) and short tons (907.18kg in American weight units).

(5)The chargeable weight is also known as "chargeable ton" or "freight ton". The weight of steel charged by the transportation department for freight. Different transportation methods have different calculation standards and methods. For railway transportation, the billing weight is generally based on the marked load capacity of the freight vehicle used. Highway transportation charges freight based on the load capacity of vehicles. For less than truckload on railways and highways, the minimum chargeable weight is based on the gross weight of several kilograms, and if it is less than this, it will be rounded up.

(6)Theoretical weight calculation formula for steel
The unit of measurement for calculating the theoretical weight of steel is kilograms (kg).

(7)The basic formula is:
W (weight, kg)=F (Cross-sectional area mm2) × L (length, m) ×ρ (Density, g/cm3) × 1/1000
(The density of steel is 7.85g/cm3)