Material Weight and Relative Cost Compare
Enter a panel's thickness, width, length and quantity to see the exact weight of carbon steel, stainless and aluminium side by side, plus a relative cost index. Weight is exact from density; the cost index is indicative and meant for comparing approaches, not for pricing a job.
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Density: steel 7.85, stainless 7.93, aluminium 2.70 g/cm3. Cost index is relative to carbon steel = 1.0 and is indicative only — not a quotation.
Per panel
- Carbon steel
- 31.4 kg
- Stainless 304
- 31.7 kg
- Aluminium 5052
- 10.8 kg
- Rel. cost (CS=1)
- 1.0 / 3.2 / 2.4
Weight is exact from density. Cost index is indicative (material + typical yield); request a quote for real pricing.
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Density and relative cost
| Material | Density g/cm3 | Rel. cost index | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon steel (CRS/HRS) | 7.85 | 1.0 | General enclosures, cost-driven |
| Stainless 304/316L | 7.93 | ~3.2 | Coastal, washdown, hygiene |
| Aluminium 5052/6061 | 2.70 | ~2.4 | Weight-sensitive, corrosion-resistant |
Cost index is per-kilogram material relative to carbon steel and excludes finishing and fabrication. Use it to compare approaches, not to price a job.
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