16 mm steel plate weight
125.60 kg/m² · 25.72 lb/ft²
A 16 mm (16.00 mm) carbon steel plate weighs 125.60 kg per square metre: 16.000 mm × 7.85 kg/(m²·mm).
Weight of standard plate sizes
| Plate size | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 251.2 | 553.8 |
| 1250 × 2500 mm | 392.5 | 865.3 |
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 565.2 | 1,246.1 |
| 1500 × 6000 mm | 1,130.4 | 2,492.1 |
| 2000 × 6000 mm | 1,507.2 | 3,322.8 |
Same thickness in other metals
| Material | kg/m² | lb/ft² |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel 304 | 126.88 | 25.99 |
| Aluminum | 43.20 | 8.85 |
| Copper | 143.36 | 29.36 |
| Brass | 136.00 | 27.85 |
Weight of cut pieces
Base plates, gussets, cleats and flange blanks are cut from plate. Weights below are for the full square or disc, before holes, slots or chamfers.
| Square piece | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| 100 × 100 mm | 1.26 | 2.77 |
| 150 × 150 mm | 2.83 | 6.23 |
| 200 × 200 mm | 5.02 | 11.08 |
| 250 × 250 mm | 7.85 | 17.31 |
| 300 × 300 mm | 11.30 | 24.92 |
| 400 × 400 mm | 20.10 | 44.30 |
| 500 × 500 mm | 31.40 | 69.23 |
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 125.60 | 276.90 |
| Round disc | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Ø 100 mm | 0.99 | 2.17 |
| Ø 200 mm | 3.95 | 8.70 |
| Ø 300 mm | 8.88 | 19.57 |
| Ø 500 mm | 24.66 | 54.37 |
| Ø 1000 mm | 98.65 | 217.48 |
For any other shape, multiply the area by 125.60 kg/m² (25.72 lb/ft²). For a ring or a plate with a hole, subtract the hole's area.
Sheets per tonne
| Sheet size | Sheets |
|---|---|
| 1250 × 2500 mm | 2.5 |
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 1.8 |
| 2000 × 6000 mm | 0.7 |
Compared with nearby thicknesses
| Thickness | kg/m² | lb/ft² | vs 16 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mm | 78.50 | 16.08 | −38 % |
| 12 mm | 94.20 | 19.29 | −25 % |
| 16 mm | 125.60 | 25.72 | — |
| 20 mm | 157.00 | 32.16 | +25 % |
| 25 mm | 196.25 | 40.20 | +56 % |
The nearest standard inch thickness is 5/8 in (15.88 mm, 124.62 kg/m²). This thickness is common for column base plates, end plates, splice plates, heavy gussets, machine frames and bridge stiffeners.
Hot-rolled plate is made to a thickness tolerance (EN 10029 in Europe, ASTM A6 in the US). These tolerances allow more over-thickness than under-thickness, so weighbridge weights can come out a little above the theoretical weight.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weight of 16 mm steel plate per square metre?
125.60 kg/m²: 16.00 mm × 7.85 kg per m² per mm.
How much does a 1500 × 3000 mm sheet of 16 mm plate weigh?
565.2 kg (4.5 m² × 125.60 kg/m²). A 1250 × 2500 mm sheet weighs 392.5 kg.
What is the inch equivalent of 16 mm plate?
The nearest standard inch thickness is 5/8 in (15.88 mm). They are not identical, so check tolerances and weights if you substitute.
How much does a 300 × 300 mm piece of 16 mm plate weigh?
11.30 kg (0.09 m² × 125.60 kg/m²), before holes or chamfers.
How much does 16 mm aluminum or stainless plate weigh?
Aluminum 16 mm plate weighs about 43.20 kg/m², stainless steel 304 about 126.88 kg/m².
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