Steel Takeoff Calculator
Calculate total steel tonnage from beam and column counts, weights, and lengths for quantity takeoff estimates.
Inputs
plf
ft
plf
ft
Results
Total Steel Tonnage
27.86 tons
Total Beam Weight21 tons
Total Column Weight6.86 tons
Total Weight55,720 lbs
Estimated Piece Count60
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the number of beams, their average weight in plf (e.g., W16x31 = 31 plf), and average span in ft.
- Enter the number of columns, their average weight in plf (e.g., W10x49 = 49 plf), and average height in ft.
- Read Total Beam Weight and Total Column Weight (both in tons) to build your steel takeoff.
- Use Total Steel Tonnage (tons) for budgeting and subcontractor bidding.
- Note Estimated Piece Count to plan erection sequencing and crane picks.
- Run the Structural Steel Cost calculator with the Total Steel Tonnage to estimate installed cost.
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