Steel wire specific weight: weight of 1 linear meter

One of the most demanded forms of rolled metal is wire: a long product with a diameter from fractions of a millimeter to several centimeters. This strong and practical product has a low cost and a very wide range of use; it can be found almost everywhere, from wiring, nails and mesh to decorative products. It is successfully used in industry, agriculture, medicine and other fields, and can be an independent product or a blank for further processing.

Wire shapes range from round to oval, square, triangular and even hexagonal. Various metals and alloys are used for wire production. Most often it is carbon steel, as well as copper, titanium, nickel, aluminum, zinc and other metals. Polymetallic wires are also produced.

Types of wire

Steel wire is the most widely used. It is classified by area of use and characteristic features:

• general-purpose wire, material - low-carbon steel, used for making nails;
• stainless wire, material - heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant alloy, used in fastener production;
• galvanized wire, material - galvanized steel, used for making springs, cables, electrodes and so on; it is resistant to environmental exposure; varieties include rope wire for severe operating conditions and spring wire with high elasticity and strength;
• reinforcing wire has a special surface shape that provides stronger adhesion to concrete;
• binding wire, material - low-carbon steel; its feature is high ductility; it is produced by passing through a drawing mill.

Steel wire weight calculations

Wire thickness can vary greatly. Knowing its diameter and length, the weight of steel wire can be easily calculated. Convenient online calculators can be used for faster mass calculation.

To find out how many kilograms are in 1 meter of wire, use the following formula:

m = S * g * 1

where m is the weight of 1 linear meter of wire, kg;

S is the cross-sectional area, mm²; S = 3.14 * d * d / 4, where d is the wire diameter;

g is the metal density.

This formula is suitable for calculating the weight not only of steel wire, but also of wire made from any other metals.

Round wire rod is used more often than all other types of wire. It is produced by hot rolling followed by cooling. Wire rod is a blank for many products, such as nails, staples, studs, bolts, meshes and so on. It is produced according to GOST and must meet certain parameters.

When calculating or buying steel wire, standard tolerances for diameter, ovality and coating should be considered. The actual batch weight may differ slightly from the tabular value, so for responsible calculations it is better to check the product passport or manufacturer certificate.