`M = pi * D_1/2 * D_2/2 * t * mD`

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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

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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.

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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.