WeightCalculation

Platinum Hexagon Bar

Weight Calculation

How is the weight of Platinum Hexagon Bar calculated?

Hexagon bar weight (kg/m) = 0.866 × width across flats² × density / 1000. One metre of SW 22 mm Platinum Hexagon Bar weighs about 8.998 kg.

What is the density of Platinum?

The density of Platinum is taken as 21.45 g/cm³ (21,450 kg/m³).

Platinum Hexagon Bar weight table for standard sizes

Size (mm)Weight (kg/m)
SW 101.859
SW 175.373
SW 228.998
SW 3016.73
SW 4131.25
SW 5046.48

How accurate is the calculated weight?

Values are theoretical; production tolerances and corner radii can make the actual weight differ by 2–5%.