Concrete Cylinder Weight Calculator
Estimate the weight of one or more solid or hollow concrete cylinders using editable dimensions, core diameter, concrete density and attached hardware weight.
Default project preview
5,486 lb
Volume per cylinder
9.425 ft³
Total concrete volume
37.699 ft³
Concrete-only weight
5,466 lb
Core diameter
0 in
Calculator
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Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Input and output guide
What each value means
The labels and units below are part of this calculator’s visible methodology. Replace every default with measurements or product data from the actual project.
Outer cylinder diameter
Enter this project assumption in in. The current imperial default is 24 in.
Hollow core diameter
Enter this project assumption in in. The current imperial default is 0 in. Minimum: 0.
Cylinder height
Enter this project assumption in ft. The current imperial default is 3 ft.
Number of cylinders
Enter this project assumption in a unitless value. The current imperial default is 4. Minimum: 1.
Concrete density
Enter this project assumption in lb/ft³. The current imperial default is 145 lb/ft³.
Attached hardware weight total
Enter this project assumption in lb. The current imperial default is 20 lb. Minimum: 0.
Handling rate
Enter this project assumption in per 1,000 lb. The current imperial default is 45 per 1,000 lb. Minimum: 0.
How to read the outputs
Volume per cylinder
solid cylinder. Default preview: 9.425 ft³.
Total concrete volume
4 equal cylinders. Default preview: 37.699 ft³.
Concrete-only weight
density 145 lb/ft³. Default preview: 5,466 lb.
Core diameter
no hollow core. Default preview: 0 in.
Weight in tonnes
planning conversion. Default preview: 2.74 US tons.
Handling estimate
at the entered rate per 1,000 lb. Default preview: $246.89.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Concrete volume = π × (outer radius² − core radius²) × height. Multiply by quantity and editable density, then add entered hardware weight.
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FAQ
Concrete Cylinder Weight Calculator questions
What density should be entered?+
Use the project mix or product information when available. Concrete density varies with aggregate, reinforcement, moisture and mix type.
Can this calculate hollow pipe sections?+
It can estimate a simple concentric hollow cylinder by entering the inside core diameter, but it does not model bells, joints or varying wall thickness.
Is the result safe for selecting lifting equipment?+
No. Equipment and rigging selection must include verified weight, geometry, lifting points, dynamic factors and qualified supervision.