Welded Sculpture Material Calculator
Estimate steel stock, welding consumables, and costs for welded metal sculpture.
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Total material cost
$161.55
Stock to purchase (ft)62.1
20-ft sticks needed4
Stock weight (lbs)52
Steel stock cost$31.3
Estimated weld joints270
Weld wire (lbs)5.4
Shielding gas (cu ft)41
Welding consumables$20.25
Grinding/cutting discs$110
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the sculpture's overall dimensions (height, width, depth) in inches.
- Select metal type (mild steel, stainless, aluminum, cor-ten) and form density (sparse/moderate/dense).
- Review total stock length (ft), sticks needed, total weight (lbs), and material cost.
- Add 15-20% for waste and welds -- welding burns off material and short pieces may not be reusable.
- Factor in finishing costs: grinding, wire brushing, priming, and coating for outdoor works.
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