Weight Per Square Meter Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Weight Per Square Meter (\(W\)):

\[ W = \rho \times t \]

Where:

\(W\) is the Weight Per Square Meter (kg/m²)
\(\rho\) is the Density of the material (kg/m³)
\(t\) is the Thickness of the material (meters)

What is Weight Per Square Meter?

Weight per square meter is a measure of the weight of a material spread over a unit area. It is commonly used in the fields of materials science, engineering, and construction to specify the weight of materials for various applications. Knowing the weight per square meter is essential for calculating load-bearing capacities, material requirements, and transportation costs.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Density (\(\rho\)) = 800 kg/m³
Thickness (\(t\)) = 0.005 meters

Using the formula:

\[ W = 800 \times 0.005 = 4 \]

The Weight Per Square Meter (W) is 4 kg/m².

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Density (\(\rho\)) = 1200 kg/m³
Thickness (\(t\)) = 0.01 meters

Using the formula:

\[ W = 1200 \times 0.01 = 12 \]

The Weight Per Square Meter (W) is 12 kg/m².