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Welding Cost Estimator

Estimate the total cost of a weld including labor, electrode, and shielding gas expenses based on joint dimensions and rates.

Inputs

in
in
$$/hr
lb/hr
$$/lb
CFH
$$/ft³

Results

Total Weld Cost

$3.99

Labor Cost$3.19
Electrode Cost$0.73
Shielding Gas Cost$0.07
Cost Per Inch$0.17
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Weld Length, Weld Size, and Weld Type.
  2. Set Labor Rate, Deposition Rate, and Electrode Cost.
  3. Adjust Gas Flow Rate, Gas Cost as needed.
  4. Review the Total Weld Cost ($) result.
  5. Use Labor Cost ($) and Electrode Cost ($) to inform your decision.

How the result changes with Weld Size

Weld SizeTotal Weld Cost
0.26$4.20
0.74$35.18
1.32$111.64
1.81$209.90

What each input means

Weld Length
Total length of the weld to be made.
Weld Size
Fillet leg size or groove depth.
Weld Type
1 = Fillet weld, 2 = Groove weld.
Labor Rate
Fully burdened labor cost per hour including overhead.
Deposition Rate
Weld metal deposited per hour for the chosen process.
Electrode Cost
Cost per pound of filler metal or electrode.
Gas Flow Rate
Shielding gas flow in cubic feet per hour.
Gas Cost
Cost per cubic foot of shielding gas.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Weld Length = 24, Weld Size = 0.25, Weld Type = 1, Labor Rate = 75 = 8 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Total Weld Cost
    Total Weld Cost
    3.99 = $3.99
  3. Calculate Labor Cost
    Labor Cost
    3.19 = $3.19
  4. Calculate Electrode Cost
    Electrode Cost
    0.73 = $0.73

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