Cylinder Weight Calculator
Cylinder weight is volume times material density. A steel cylinder with radius 0.1 m and height 0.5 m has a volume of 0.01571 m3, and at 7,850 kg per m3 that gives 123.31 kg, or 271.85 lbs. Pick your material below or enter a custom density.
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Converting cubic dimensions to total mass
This tool converts cylinder volume into total weight. It includes presets for steel, aluminum, concrete, and water. You can also enter a custom density.
Material density multipliers and weight formulas
Weight equals volume times density. Formula: W = V times density. First find cylinder volume. Next multiply volume by density.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the formula to calculate cylinder weight?
The mathematical formula is Weight = Volume × Density. First, you calculate the volume using V = π × r² × h. Then, you multiply that theoretical volume by the recognized density of the material.
Can this output the weight of water inside a tank?
Yes! Water is the universal standard for density (1.00 g/cm³ or 1 kg per liter). If you calculate the internal volume of a cylinder in liters, the weight of the water inside will be exactly that same number in kilograms.
How do you calculate the weight of a steel cylinder?
Steel is very heavy, with an average density of 7.85 grams per cubic centimeter. Our volume to weight cylinder calculator has a 'Steel' preset that automatically applies this modifier to your dimensional inputs.
What if my cylinder is hollow (like a pipe)?
If you are trying to weigh a hollow pipe, you must first calculate the volume of the hollow shell walls (using outer radius minus inner radius). Then, apply the density to that specific wall volume.
Why does the weight output show both kilograms and pounds?
We provide both SI metric masses and Imperial weights to accommodate international engineering standards, preventing you from having to do secondary unit conversions yourself.
How do you calculate the weight of a cylinder?
To calculate the weight of a cylinder: (1) Square the radius of the cylinder. (2) Multiply the squared radius by Pi (π) and the cylinder's height to get the cylinder volume. (3) Multiply the cylinder volume by the density of the material. The result is the cylinder's weight. For example, a steel cylinder (density: 7,850 kg/m³) with radius 0.1 m and height 0.5 m: V = π × 0.01 × 0.5 = 0.01571 m³. Weight = 0.01571 × 7,850 = 123.3 kg (271.8 pounds).