2 inch steel plate weight
398.78 kg/m² · 81.68 lb/ft²
A 2 inch (50.80 mm) carbon steel plate weighs 398.78 kg per square metre: 50.800 mm × 7.85 kg/(m²·mm).
Weight of standard plate sizes
| Plate size | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 8 ft | 1,185.5 | 2,613.7 |
| 4 × 10 ft | 1,481.9 | 3,267.1 |
| 5 × 10 ft | 1,852.4 | 4,083.8 |
| 8 × 20 ft | 5,927.7 | 13,068.3 |
Same thickness in other metals
| Material | kg/m² | lb/ft² |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel 304 | 402.84 | 82.51 |
| Aluminum | 137.16 | 28.09 |
| Copper | 455.17 | 93.23 |
| Brass | 431.80 | 88.44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 × 4 in | 4.12 | 9.08 |
| 6 × 6 in | 9.26 | 20.42 |
| 8 × 8 in | 16.47 | 36.30 |
| 10 × 10 in | 25.73 | 56.72 |
| 12 × 12 in | 37.05 | 81.68 |
| 18 × 18 in | 83.36 | 183.77 |
| 24 × 24 in | 148.19 | 326.71 |
| 48 × 48 in | 592.77 | 1,306.83 |
| Round disc | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Ø 4 in | 3.23 | 7.13 |
| Ø 8 in | 12.93 | 28.51 |
| Ø 12 in | 29.10 | 64.15 |
| Ø 24 in | 116.39 | 256.59 |
| Ø 48 in | 465.56 | 1,026.38 |
For any other shape, multiply the area by 398.78 kg/m² (81.68 lb/ft²). For a ring or a plate with a hole, subtract the hole's area.
Sheets per short ton
| Sheet size | Sheets |
|---|---|
| 4 × 8 ft | 0.8 |
| 5 × 10 ft | 0.5 |
| 8 × 20 ft | 0.2 |
Compared with nearby thicknesses
The nearest standard metric thickness is 50 mm (50.00 mm, 392.50 kg/m²). Plate this thick is used for heavy base plates, crane girder flanges, machine beds, press frames, pressure vessels and wear parts.
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
How much does 2 inch steel plate weigh per square foot?
81.68 lb/ft²: 2.0000 in × 40.8 lb per ft² per inch.
How much does a 4 × 8 sheet of 2 inch steel plate weigh?
2,613.7 lb (32 ft² × 81.68 lb/ft²). A 5 × 10 ft sheet weighs 4,083.8 lb.
What is the metric equivalent of 2 inch plate?
The nearest standard metric thickness is 50 mm (50.00 mm). They are not identical, so check tolerances and weights if you substitute.
How much does a 12 × 12 in piece of 2 inch plate weigh?
81.68 lb (1 ft² × 81.68 lb/ft²), before holes or chamfers.
How much does 2 inch aluminum or stainless plate weigh?
Aluminum 2 inch plate weighs about 137.16 kg/m², stainless steel 304 about 402.84 kg/m².
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