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
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Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
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.