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Structural Steel Estimator

Calculate structural steel weights and costs for I-beams, channels, angles, plates, hollow sections, and custom profiles.

500+
Section Profiles
100%
Standard Compliant
12K+
Structures Estimated
20x
Faster

What is the Structural Steel Estimator?

The Steel Calculator estimates weights and costs for all types of structural steel sections. From standard I-beams and H-sections to channels, angles, tubes, and plates — input section profiles and lengths to get instant weight calculations. The tool includes a comprehensive steel section library with standard profile dimensions.

Key Features

What You Can Do

Powerful features designed to make your estimation workflow faster and more accurate.

Section Library

Built-in library of standard steel sections — I-beams, H-sections, channels, angles, and more.

Weight Calculation

Automatic weight computation from section profile and length.

Plate & Sheet

Calculate weight for steel plates, sheets, and checker plates.

Hollow Sections

RHS, SHS, and CHS hollow section weight calculations.

Cost Estimation

Steel cost by weight with market rate inputs.

Material Schedule

Generate cutting lists and material schedules for fabrication.

Benefits

Why Use This Calculator?

Real advantages that save you time, money, and headaches.

Comprehensive Library

Access to hundreds of standard steel sections with pre-loaded dimensions and unit weights.

Instant Results

Select profile, enter length and quantity — get tonnage and cost immediately.

Fabrication Ready

Generate cutting lists and material schedules ready for the fabrication workshop.

Budget Tracking

Track steel costs against budget with real-time market rate updates.

Use Cases

Who Is This For?

This calculator is designed for a variety of construction projects and professionals.

Steel Structures

Warehouses, factories, and pre-engineered buildings.

Composite Structures

Steel frames for multi-story commercial and residential buildings.

Infrastructure

Steel bridges, towers, masts, and special structures.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Structural Steel Estimator.

What steel section types are included?

I-beams (ISMB/UB), H-sections (ISHB/UC), channels (ISMC), angles (ISA), tubes (RHS/SHS/CHS), plates, flats, and rounds.

Can I add custom steel profiles?

Yes, define custom section dimensions and unit weights for non-standard or proprietary profiles.

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