What is the I-beam cross-section formula used?

The cross-sectional area of an I-beam is: A = 2 × (flange_width × flange_thickness) + (web_height × web_thickness). This gives the steel area excluding fillets. Weight = A × length × density.

Which nickel alloys are included?

The calculator includes pure Nickel 200/201 (8.89 g/cm³), Inconel 625 (8.44 g/cm³), Inconel 718 (8.19 g/cm³), Hastelloy C-276 (8.89 g/cm³), Monel 400 (8.80 g/cm³), and Incoloy 825 (8.14 g/cm³). You can also enter a custom density.

Can I enter dimensions in inches?

The primary inputs are in millimeters, which is the standard for structural beam specifications. Convert inches to mm by multiplying by 25.4 (e.g., 4 in = 101.6 mm).

Does this account for fillet radii?

No. This calculator uses the simplified rectangular cross-section formula, which is standard for material estimation. Actual rolled sections are slightly heavier due to fillet radii; add 2–5% for hot-rolled profiles.

What is the difference between I-beam and H-beam in this calculator?

Both use the same cross-section formula. H-beams typically have wider flanges (flange width ≈ web height), while I-beams have narrower flanges. The geometry is identical mathematically; just enter your actual dimensions.

Nickel Beam Weight Calculator

Name: Nickel Beam Weight Calculator
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Enter beam dimensions and nickel alloy type to instantly calculate the weight of an I-beam or H-beam.

Beam Dimensions

Nickel Alloy

Flange Width B (mm)

Flange Thickness tf (mm)

Web Height H (mm)

Web Thickness tw (mm)

Beam Length (mm)

Enter beam dimensions and click Calculate Weight

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Summary

Enter beam dimensions and nickel alloy type to instantly calculate the weight of an I-beam or H-beam.

How it works

Select the nickel alloy grade to auto-fill its density.
Enter the beam cross-section: flange width, web height, flange thickness, and web thickness in millimeters.
Enter the total beam length in millimeters (or meters — toggle available).
The tool computes cross-sectional area, volume, and total mass.
Switch the result between kilograms and pounds with one click.

Use cases

Estimate material cost for nickel alloy structural frames.
Verify supplier weight certificates for Inconel or Hastelloy beams.
Design industrial furnace supports requiring high-temperature nickel alloys.
Calculate shipping weight for nickel beam orders.
Compare beam sizes for a given weight budget in corrosion-resistant applications.
Check beam weight for offshore and marine structural engineering projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-11 · Reviewed by Nham Vu

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