Oval Volume Weight

The Oval Volume Weight calculator computes the weight and volume of an oval (elliptical) shaped items with vertical sides using the two center diameters and the thickness and based on the density of the material.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (D₁) Diameter 1
• (D₂) Diameter 2
• (t) Thickness 
• (mD) Mean Density of Material (default: 7,850 kg/m³ for steel)

Oval Shaped Volume Weight (M): The calculator returns the weight / mass in grams or kilograms, the volume in cubic centimeters and the top surface area in square centimeters.  However these can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu next to the resulting answer.

The Math / Science

An oval volume is a three dimension object with an oval or elliptical base and top and vertical sides (see diagram above).    The formula for the weight of an oval volume is:

    M = π •  (D₁ / 2)  •  (D₂  / 2)  • h • mD

where:

• M = weight of oval shape
• D1 = Diameter 1
• D2 = Diameter 2
• t = thickness of shape (e.g., column or planter)
• mD = Mean Density of material

Oval Volume Calculators

• Oval Volume: Computes the volume of a oval shaped volume based on the dimensions of the oval (top/bottom) and the height or thickness.
• Oval Volume Weight: Computes the mass and weight of an oval shaped volume based on the dimensions and the mean density of material.

Mean Density Table

Mean density is scientifically volume divided by mass.  There are  various unit for density adopted by cultures and industries. Common units for density included the following:

• kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³)
• grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)
• grams per liter (g/L)
• pounds per cubic feet (lb/ft³)
• ounces per cubic inch (oz/in³)
• pounds per barrel (lb/bbl)
• pounds per bushel (lb/bu)

If you want to identify a material by its density, use the Density Within Range tool.