Copper Wire Weight Calculator
Wire in Copper: use the calculator for an instant mass estimate.
Copper Wire: tons to meters
Use “Calculate length (meters per ton)” to solve stock length from total mass while keeping the same section model and grade density.
Wire (Copper) — weight calculator (dimensions → mass)
Enter all dimensions including length — estimated weight updates instantly.
Weight
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Standards & codes
Reference information
Commonly cited families (verify edition on your certificate):
- EN 10017
- ISO 16120
- ASTM A510
- GOST 5663
Wire rod and drawn wire tolerances are given in EN 10017 / ISO 16120, ASTM A510 for carbon grades, and GOST 5663 for general-purpose wire. Spring and music wire grades add additional heat-treat notes beyond density-only estimates.
Weight table
Reference: weight per 1 meter (kg/m)
Illustrative values for common sizes of Wire at the density you selected. For procurement, always verify against mill certificates.
| Diameter (mm) | kg/m | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 0.005 | |
| 1 | 0.007 | |
| 1.2 | 0.01 | |
| 1.6 | 0.018 | |
| 2 | 0.028 | |
| 2.5 | 0.044 | |
| 3 | 0.063 | |
| 4 | 0.113 | |
| 5 | 0.176 | |
| 6 | 0.253 |
Figures follow the same geometric model as the calculator above; rounding and simplifications apply.
Method
How to calculate weight
Core model
V = π · (d/2)² · L
m = ρ · VField names
Round wire is modeled as a solid cylinder (same as round bar): π·(d/2)²·L·ρ. Typical searches include wire weight per meter, spring wire kg/km, and spool length from mass—use reverse mode to answer “how many meters in a ton” once diameter and grade density are fixed.
Fine diameters are sensitive to unit rounding; prefer metric inputs for sub-millimetre wires.
FAQ
Estimates, offline use, and the MetalCalc Pro apps