6 mm steel plate weight
47.10 kg/m² · 9.65 lb/ft²
A 6 mm (6.00 mm) carbon steel plate weighs 47.10 kg per square metre: 6.000 mm × 7.85 kg/(m²·mm).
Weight of standard plate sizes
| Plate size | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 × 2000 mm | 94.2 | 207.7 |
| 1250 × 2500 mm | 147.2 | 324.5 |
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 212.0 | 467.3 |
| 1500 × 6000 mm | 423.9 | 934.5 |
| 2000 × 6000 mm | 565.2 | 1,246.1 |
Same thickness in other metals
| Material | kg/m² | lb/ft² |
|---|---|---|
| Stainless steel 304 | 47.58 | 9.75 |
| Aluminum | 16.20 | 3.32 |
| Copper | 53.76 | 11.01 |
| Brass | 51.00 | 10.45 |
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 | 0.47 | 1.04 |
| 150 × 150 mm | 1.06 | 2.34 |
| 200 × 200 mm | 1.88 | 4.15 |
| 250 × 250 mm | 2.94 | 6.49 |
| 300 × 300 mm | 4.24 | 9.35 |
| 400 × 400 mm | 7.54 | 16.61 |
| 500 × 500 mm | 11.77 | 25.96 |
| 1000 × 1000 mm | 47.10 | 103.84 |
| Round disc | kg | lb |
|---|---|---|
| Ø 100 mm | 0.37 | 0.82 |
| Ø 200 mm | 1.48 | 3.26 |
| Ø 300 mm | 3.33 | 7.34 |
| Ø 500 mm | 9.25 | 20.39 |
| Ø 1000 mm | 36.99 | 81.55 |
For any other shape, multiply the area by 47.10 kg/m² (9.65 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 | 6.8 |
| 1500 × 3000 mm | 4.7 |
| 2000 × 6000 mm | 1.8 |
Compared with nearby thicknesses
| Thickness | kg/m² | lb/ft² | vs 6 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 31.40 | 6.43 | −33 % |
| 5 mm | 39.25 | 8.04 | −17 % |
| 6 mm | 47.10 | 9.65 | — |
| 8 mm | 62.80 | 12.86 | +33 % |
| 10 mm | 78.50 | 16.08 | +67 % |
The nearest standard inch thickness is 1/4 in (6.35 mm, 49.85 kg/m²). This thickness is common for base plates of light columns, gussets, brackets, cleats, stiffeners, chequer plate floors and tank shells.
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 6 mm steel plate per square metre?
47.10 kg/m²: 6.00 mm × 7.85 kg per m² per mm.
How much does a 1500 × 3000 mm sheet of 6 mm plate weigh?
212.0 kg (4.5 m² × 47.10 kg/m²). A 1250 × 2500 mm sheet weighs 147.2 kg.
What is the inch equivalent of 6 mm plate?
The nearest standard inch thickness is 1/4 in (6.35 mm). They are not identical, so check tolerances and weights if you substitute.
How much does a 300 × 300 mm piece of 6 mm plate weigh?
4.24 kg (0.09 m² × 47.10 kg/m²), before holes or chamfers.
How much does 6 mm aluminum or stainless plate weigh?
Aluminum 6 mm plate weighs about 16.20 kg/m², stainless steel 304 about 47.58 kg/m².
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