`M = pi * t *[ ( "d2" /2)^2 - ( "d1" /2)^2] * 7850 `

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The Weight or Mass of a Gasket calculator computes the mass or weight of a gasket ring (e.g. circular gasket) based on the thickness, outer diameter, inner diameter and the mean density.  flattened ring

NOTE:  The default units have been updated to millimeters, and the default density has been provide for steel.  Additional density information in also provided below.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (t) Thickness Ring or Gasket
• (d1) Inner Diameter
• (d2) Outer Diameter
• (mD) Density of Material (default: 7,850 kg/m³ for steel)

Gasket Mass or Weight (M): The calculator computes the mass of the gasket ring in grams.  However this can be automatically converted to any other mass and weight units (e.g. troy ounces) via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

The equation for the mass or mass of a gasket ring is the volume of a ring times the mean density as follows:

        `M = pi * t *[ (d_2/2)^2 - (d_1/2)^2] * mD`

where:

• M = mass or weight of ring or gasket
• t = thickness of ring
• d₁ = inner diameter
• d₂ = outer diameter
• mD = mean density of the material composing the ring (.e.g. 0.24 g/cm³ for the density of solid cork

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Mean Density Table

Common Mean Densities in Kilograms per Meter Cubed (kg/m3)
Fluids Pure Water - 1,000   Seawater - 1,022   Milk - 1,037  Olive Oil - 860 Cement Slurry - 1,442  Fuels Diesel Fuel - 885  Crude Oil - 870 to 920   Fuel Oil -  890   Ethanol - 789   Gasoline (petrol) - 737  Propane - 493  Liquid Natural Gas - 430 to 470  Market-Ready Grains Corn - 721 (56 lb/bu) Wheat - 772 (60 lb/bu) Barley - 618 (48 lb/bu) Oats - 412 (32 lb/bu) Rye - 721 (56 lb/bu) Soybean - 772 (60 lb/bu)	Metals Density of Aluminum - 2,700 Density of Brass - 8,530  Density of Bronze - 8,150  Density of Chromium - 7,190  Density of Cobalt - 8,746  Density of Copper - 8,940   Density of Gallium - 5907  Density of Gold - 19,300 Density of Iron - 7,847 Density of Lead - 11,340 Density of Nickle - 8,908  Density of Palladium -  12,023 Density of Platinum - 21,450  Density of Steel - 7,850  Density of Silver - 10,490  Density of Tin - 7,280 Density of Titanium - 4,500  Density of Tungsten - 19,600  Density of Uranium - 19,050 Density of Zinc - 7,135  Density of Zirconium - 6,570	Earthen Concrete - 2,371 Dirt - 1,250 Fire Clay - 1,362 Glass - 2,500 Granite - 2,691 Sand (dry) - 1,602 Sand (wet) - 2,082 Sandstone - 2,323 Synthetic Bakelite - 1,362 Carbon Fiber - 2,000 Organic Balsa - 170 Cork - 240 Mahogany - 545 Oak - 760 Pine - 539 Rubber - 1,522
Mean Density Lookup Function

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.