Metal Cost Estimator
Our advanced Metal Cost Estimator helps you calculate precise material costs for fabrication and metalworking projects. Select from various metal types (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass), choose different shapes, and enter custom dimensions to plan your project budget. With unit conversion, gauge thickness support, and a persistent materials tally, this tool is perfect for professional fabricators, welders, contractors, and DIY enthusiasts.
$
per lf16 feet x $0 per lf x 1
= $0.00
Current Calculation
Total Cost:$0.00
Based on $0.00 per lf
How to Use This Calculator
- Select the material type (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, or custom)
- Choose the shape of your material (flat bar, angle, tube, round, or sheet)
- Enter the required dimensions (with support for inches, feet, and gauge thickness)
- Specify the quantity of pieces needed
- Select your pricing unit (linear feet, square feet, per piece, or per pound)
- Enter the price per unit from your supplier
- Click Add to Tally to include the item in your material list
- Use the Export dropdown to save as CSV or copy to clipboard
Features
- Support for multiple measurement units (inches, feet, gauge)
- Easy unit conversion with toggle buttons
- Detailed cost breakdown for each material item
- Running total for comprehensive project cost estimation
- Persistent material tally (saves between sessions)
- Export functionality for record keeping and sharing
- Material-specific calculations for various shapes
- Support for custom materials and pricing structures
Perfect For
- Metal fabricators planning project materials
- Welders estimating job costs
- DIY metalworking enthusiasts
- Custom metal fabrication shops
- Project managers creating material budgets
- Contractors providing client estimates
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