Steel Cost Calculator & Weight Estimator
This free steel cost calculator estimates the total weight and price of a whole steel order at once. Add every item – pipes, tubes, plates, beams, channels, angles, flat bars and rebar – and it calculates each item’s weight in kg and metric tons and the total cost in AED or USD, with optional 5% UAE VAT. You can print the estimate or save it as a PDF.
Key facts
- Steel weight = cross-section area (mm²) × length (m) × 0.00785 kg. This uses the standard steel density of 7,850 kg/m³.
- Steel cost = total weight × price. A price per ton ÷ 1,000 gives the price per kg (AED 3,000/ton = AED 3.00/kg).
- 1 metric ton = 1,000 kg. 1 US dollar = 3.6725 UAE dirhams (fixed peg).
- UAE VAT on steel is 5%.
- Standard IPE, HEA, HEB and UPN sections use published weights from EN 10365, e.g. IPE 200 = 22.4 kg/m and HEB 200 = 61.3 kg/m.
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Today’s steel prices in Dubai (AED per ton)
Steel price ranges at Ibnee Younus Building & Construction Materials Trading Co. LLC, Dubai, on 10 November 2026. The exact price depends on stock availability, size and thickness. The estimator above uses the middle of each range as its starting price, and you can type your own.
| Product | AED per ton | AED per kg |
|---|---|---|
| MS plate (2 × 6) | 3,200 – 3,500 | 3.20 – 3.50 |
| MS tube (square and rectangular) | 3,500 – 4,200 | 3.50 – 4.20 |
| GI pipe | 3,900 – 4,200 | 3.90 – 4.20 |
| MS angle | 2,650 – 3,300 | 2.65 – 3.30 |
| MS flat bar | 2,600 – 3,000 | 2.60 – 3.00 |
| MS round bar | 2,650 – 3,200 | 2.65 – 3.20 |
| I beam | 2,650 – 3,300 | 2.65 – 3.30 |
| All other steel (U-channel, rebar and other sections) | 2,700 – 3,300 | 2.70 – 3.30 |
These ranges are a guide to the steel market. For a firm price on your list, send your estimate on WhatsApp.
How to estimate the cost of a steel order
- Add each item. Choose the material: round pipe, square or rectangular tube, plate or sheet, beam, channel, angle, flat bar, rebar or round bar. Then choose MS or GI.
- Enter the size. Type the dimensions in mm or inches, or pick a standard size (SCH 40/80 pipe, IPE/HEA/HEB beam, UPN channel, T8–T40 rebar).
- Enter the length and quantity. Give the length of one piece in metres or feet, and the number of pieces.
- Enter the price. Give the price per ton or per kg in AED or USD. You can add a wastage allowance and 5% VAT.
- Read the totals. The summary shows the total kg, metric tons and estimated cost. Use Export PDF / Print, download a CSV, or send the list to us on WhatsApp for a firm quotation.
Steel weight formulas used
Every item is calculated as kg/m = area (mm²) × 7,850 ÷ 1,000,000, then multiplied by the length and the quantity. These are the area formulas for each shape:
| Shape | Cross-section area (mm²) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Round pipe | π × (OD − t) × t | 60.3 × 3.91 (2″ SCH 40) = 5.44 kg/m |
| Square tube | 4 × t × (a − t) | 50 × 50 × 3 = 4.43 kg/m |
| Rectangular tube | 2 × t × (w + h − 2t) | 100 × 50 × 3 = 6.78 kg/m |
| Plate / sheet | width × thickness | 10 mm plate = 78.5 kg/m² |
| H / I beam (custom) | 2 × b × tf + (h − 2tf) × tw | Standard sizes use the published weight |
| U-channel (custom) | h × tw + 2 × (b − tw) × tf | Standard UPN uses the published weight |
| Equal angle | t × (2a − t) | 50 × 50 × 5 = 3.73 kg/m |
| Flat bar | width × thickness | 50 × 6 = 2.36 kg/m |
| Rebar / round bar | π × d² ÷ 4 | 16 mm = 1.578 kg/m (≈ d² ÷ 162) |
Worked example: a small project estimate
A workshop needs 10 pieces of 2″ SCH 40 pipe (6 m), 4 pieces of HEB 200 beam (12 m) and 2 MS plates of 1500 × 6000 × 10 mm.
| Item | Calculation | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 2″ SCH 40 pipe × 10 | 5.44 kg/m × 6 m × 10 | 326.2 kg |
| HEB 200 × 4 | 61.3 kg/m × 12 m × 4 | 2,942.4 kg |
| Plate 10 mm × 2 | 1.5 × 6 × 10 × 7.85 × 2 | 1,413.0 kg |
| Total | 4,681.6 kg = 4.682 t |
At an example price of AED 3,000 per ton, the material costs about AED 14,044.95. VAT of 5% adds AED 702.25, so the total is about AED 14,747.20 (about USD 4,015.57). The price here is only for illustration. Steel prices change daily, so contact us for today’s rate.
Quick weight reference
| Rebar | kg/m | 12 m bar (kg) | Square tube | kg/m | Equal angle | kg/m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 | 0.395 | 4.74 | 25 × 25 × 1.5 | 1.11 | 40 × 40 × 4 | 2.39 |
| T10 | 0.617 | 7.40 | 40 × 40 × 2 | 2.39 | 50 × 50 × 5 | 3.73 |
| T12 | 0.888 | 10.65 | 50 × 50 × 3 | 4.43 | 65 × 65 × 6 | 5.84 |
| T16 | 1.578 | 18.94 | 75 × 75 × 4 | 8.92 | 75 × 75 × 6 | 6.78 |
| T20 | 2.466 | 29.59 | 100 × 100 × 5 | 14.91 | 100 × 100 × 8 | 12.06 |
| T25 | 3.853 | 46.24 | Theoretical weights at 7,850 kg/m³, without corner radii. | |||
| T32 | 6.313 | 75.76 | ||||
What changes the price of steel in the UAE?
- Product and size: beams, hollow sections, plate and rebar each have their own market price per ton. Small or special sizes usually cost more per ton.
- MS or GI: galvanized (GI) steel costs more than black MS because of the zinc coating. The coating also adds a little weight, which this calculator does not include.
- Grade and standard: for example S275 or S355, ASTM A53 or A106 pipe, and B500B rebar.
- Quantity: full bundles and truckloads are priced lower than single pieces.
- Cutting, delivery and the market: cut-to-size work, transport to the site and the international steel price all affect the final quote.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the cost of steel?
Work out the weight first: cross-section area (mm²) × length (m) × 0.00785 = kg. Multiply the kg by the price per kg, or divide by 1,000 and multiply by the price per ton. Add 5% VAT in the UAE.
What is the price of steel per ton in Dubai today?
On 10 November 2026: MS plate AED 3,200–3,500 per ton, MS tube AED 3,500–4,200, GI pipe AED 3,900–4,200, MS angle and I beam AED 2,650–3,300, MS round bar AED 2,650–3,200, MS flat bar AED 2,600–3,000, and other steel such as U-channel and rebar AED 2,700–3,300. Prices depend on stock availability, size and thickness.
How do I convert a steel price per ton to per kg?
Divide by 1,000. AED 3,200 per ton is AED 3.20 per kg.
How many kg are in one ton of steel?
One metric ton (tonne) is 1,000 kg. A US short ton is 907.2 kg, and a long ton is 1,016 kg.
What density of steel is used?
7,850 kg/m³ (7.85 g/cm³), the standard value for mild and carbon steel, GI and rebar.
Why is my real steel weight different from the calculator?
Mills roll steel within size tolerances, hot-rolled sections have rounded corners, and GI has a zinc coating. Real weights are usually within a few percent of the theoretical figure.
Can I calculate several items in one estimate?
Yes. Add as many rows as you need (up to 200). Each row can be a different material, size, length and price, and the summary adds them all up.
Can I save the estimate as a PDF?
Yes. Click Export PDF / Print and choose “Save as PDF” in the print window. You can also download the estimate as a CSV file for Excel.
Is this a quotation?
No, it is an estimate. Send your list to Ibnee Younus Building & Construction Materials Trading Co. LLC on WhatsApp for a price and stock check.
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Ibnee Younus Building & Construction Materials Trading Co. LLC supplies MS and GI pipe, square and rectangular tube, plate and sheet, beams, channels, angles, flat bar and mesh from Dubai Industrial City, Dubai. We deliver across the UAE and are open every day from 8 AM to 7 PM. Send your estimate for today’s price and stock.