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Steel Section Weight & Schedule

Calculate indicative section weights and create a steel schedule. This is not structural member sizing.

How to use the Steel Section Weight & Schedule

  1. Select the steel section type — universal beam, universal column, or channel.
  2. Choose the section size from standard UK catalogues.
  3. Enter the length of steel required.
  4. Review the weight per metre and total weight for your specified length.

Why use this tool

  • Gives instant weight calculations needed for crane lift planning and transport.
  • References standard UK section catalogues so you can check structural engineer specifications.
  • Helps with pricing estimates when quoting steelwork to clients.

Structural steelwork is specified by section size and grade, but contractors also need to know weights for delivery logistics, crane hire, and manual handling assessments. This calculator references standard UK steel section properties. It is a reference tool — actual structural design must be carried out by a qualified structural engineer. Use it to verify beam weights when planning lifts, ordering materials, or estimating costs for a tender.

Part of Builder Tools Calculators — construction tools for UK tradespeople.

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