Chiller Head Weight Calculator

Steel Plate & Chiller Head Weight Calculator

Estimate solid steel weight from measured dimensions before planning a lift.

Measurement guide
Measurement guide for rectangular plate and round chiller-head dimensions
Shape and dimensions

Select the shape, then enter measured dimensions and material density.

Rectangular plate Round plate / head
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Default is carbon steel. Change only when the actual material density is known.
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Default is carbon steel. Domed surfaces, nozzles, flanges, pass dividers, studs, corrosion, water, and attached hardware can change actual weight.
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Estimated steel weight
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Formulas

Rectangular weight = length × width × thickness × density.

Round weight = π × (diameter ÷ 2)² × thickness × density.

Default density

Carbon steel is set to 0.283 lb/in³. That is approximately 40.8 lb per square foot for each inch of thickness.

Limitations

This calculator estimates ideal solid-steel geometry. Actual chiller heads and covers may include domes, nozzles, flanges, pass dividers, studs, gasket surfaces, corrosion, retained water, insulation, brackets, and other attached parts.

Lift-planning warning

Do not treat this estimate as a verified rigging weight. Confirm the actual assembly weight, lifting points, rigging method, equipment capacity, and site conditions before lifting.