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The Weight of Metal Rods calculator computes the weight of a number of metal rods based on the number and dimensions of the rods.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (L) Length of Rods
• (D) Diameter of Rods
• (n) Number of Metal Rods
• (ρ) Density of metal

Weight of Metal (m): The function returns the weight in pounds. However this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu. 

The Math / Science

Metals are refined and often rolled at mills or foundries into metal rods such as rebar.  These rods are roughly circular and based on the type of metal, the weight can be estimated.

The formula for the weight of rods is as follows:

         M = ρ • n • π • (D/2)² • L

where:

• M is the mass or weight of rod
• ρ is the density of the metal (see below)
• n is the number of rods
• L is the length of the rods
• D is the diameter of the rods

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Metals are materials characterized by its physical and chemical properties, primarily its ability to conduct electricity and heat, its luster or shine when polished, its malleability (ability to be hammered or pressed into shapes), and its ductility (ability to be drawn into wires). Metals typically have a crystalline structure and are found naturally in solid form (with the exception of mercury, which is a liquid at room temperature).

Metals Densities Density of Aluminum - 2,700 kg/m3 Density of Brass - 8,530 kg/m3 Density of Bronze - 8,150 kg/m3 Density of Chromium - 7190 kg/m3 Density of Cobalt - 8746 kg/m3 Density of Copper - 8,920 kg/m3  Density of Gallium - 5907 kg/m3  Density of Gold - 19,300 kg/m3 Density of Iron - 7,847 kg/m3 Density of Lead - 11,340 kg/m3 Density of Nickle - 8908  kg/m3  Density of Palladium -  12,023 kg/m3 Density of Platinum - 21,450 kg/m3  Density of Steel - 7,850 kg/m3  Density of Silver - 10,490 kg/m3  Density of Titanium - 4,500 kg/m3  Density of Tungsten - 19,600 kg/m3  Density of Uranium - 19,050 kg/m3 Density of Zinc - 7,135 kg/m3  Density of Zirconium - 6,570 kg/m³

Metals make up a large portion of the periodic table of elements, with examples including iron, copper, gold, silver, aluminum, and titanium, among many others. Metals are essential in various industries such as construction, manufacturing, electronics, transportation, and energy production due to their unique properties and versatility.

Metals are generally dense materials. Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. Metals tend to have high densities because their atoms are closely packed together in a crystalline structure. This close packing of atoms contributes to their characteristic properties such as strength, malleability, and conductivity.

However, it's important to note that the density of metals can vary widely depending on factors such as their elemental composition, crystal structure, and any impurities present. For example, some metals like lead and platinum are denser than others like aluminum or magnesium.

The Weight of Metal Calculator contains functions and data to compute the weight (mass) of metal objects based on their size, shape and the density of the metal.  The Weight of Metal functions are:

• Cylinder Weight: Computes the weight (mass) of a cylinder based on the radius, length (height) and density of metal.
• Sphere Mass: Computes the mass (weight) of a sphere based on the radius and density of metal.
• Hemisphere Mass: Computes the mass (weight) of a hemisphere based on the radius and density of metal.
• Weight of Metal Bars: Computes the mass (weight) of a number of metal flats or metal bars based on the dimensions and density of metal.
• Weight of Metal Rods: Computes the mass (weight) of a number of metal rods based on the dimensions and density of metal.

For the mean densities of other substances click HERE.