Copper Channel Weight Calculator
Enter web height, flange width, wall thickness, and length of a copper C-channel to get the weight in kg and lbs instantly.
Channel Dimensions
Vertical back wall of the C-section.
Horizontal projecting lip (top and bottom, assumed equal).
Uniform thickness of web and both flanges.
Formula Reference
Area = t × (H + 2F − 2t)
Weight = Area × Length × ρ
Weight = Area × Length × ρ
Where H = web height (m), F = flange width (m), t = wall thickness (m), L = length (m), ρ = density (kg/m³).
C-Section Diagram
Enter channel dimensions on the left and click Calculate.
Weight Result
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Kilograms (kg)
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Pounds (lb)
Linear Weight
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kg / m
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lb / ft
Copper Alloy Densities
| Alloy | kg/m³ | lb/in³ |
|---|---|---|
| C11000 ETP Copper | 8940 | 0.323 |
| C10100 OFE Copper | 8930 | 0.322 |
| C12200 DHP Copper | 8890 | 0.321 |
| C26000 Brass 70/30 | 8530 | 0.308 |
| C28000 Brass 60/40 | 8490 | 0.307 |
| C17200 BeCu | 8800 | 0.318 |
| C63000 Al Bronze | 8780 | 0.317 |
| C14500 Te-Copper | 8910 | 0.322 |
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Summary
Enter web height, flange width, wall thickness, and length of a copper C-channel to get the weight in kg and lbs instantly.
How it works
- Enter the web height (H) — the vertical back wall of the copper C-section.
- Enter the flange width (F) — the horizontal projecting lip at the top and bottom.
- Enter the wall thickness (t) — uniform thickness of both the web and flanges.
- Enter the total bar length.
- Select the copper alloy from the dropdown, or choose Custom Density to enter your own value.
- Optionally enter a quantity for multiple channel bars.
- Click Calculate — the tool applies Weight = t × (H + 2F − 2t) × Length × Density and displays results in kg and lbs.
Use cases
- Estimating copper bus bar and electrical conductor weight for panel and switchgear design.
- Calculating shipping and freight weight for copper channel orders.
- Bill of materials (BOM) preparation for copper fabrication and plumbing projects.
- Comparing channel sizes to find the most cost-effective design for a given application.
- Verifying theoretical weight against supplier mill certificates and purchase orders.
- Checking rigging and lifting load limits before hoisting heavy copper sections.
- Cost estimation when pricing copper by weight for procurement and budgeting.
- Academic and engineering exam calculations involving dense non-ferrous metals.
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Last updated: 2026-05-23 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu