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Chequered Plate Weight Calculator

Calculate the weight of MS chequered plates (checker plates, floor plates) in kg. Enter the plate size and base thickness, and optionally add an allowance for the raised pattern.

Chequered Plate Weight Calculator

All results are in kg.

–Weight of 1 plate
–Total weight
–Weight per m²
–Area of 1 plate
–Total in tonnes
–Total in pounds
–Paint / galvanizing area
–Estimated cost

MS Chequered Plate Weight Chart

Base thicknessBase weight per m²With 5–10% pattern1250 × 2500 plate (base)1250 × 6300 plate (base)
3 mm23.55 kg24.73 – 25.90 kg73.59 kg185.46 kg
4 mm31.40 kg32.97 – 34.54 kg98.12 kg247.28 kg
5 mm39.25 kg41.21 – 43.18 kg122.66 kg309.09 kg
6 mm47.10 kg49.45 – 51.81 kg147.19 kg370.91 kg
8 mm62.80 kg65.94 – 69.08 kg196.25 kg494.55 kg
10 mm78.50 kg82.42 – 86.35 kg245.31 kg618.19 kg

There is no single standard allowance for the raised pattern; it depends on the pattern and the mill. The base weight uses the plate thickness without the raised pattern. Use your supplier's published kg/m² for billing.

Chequered Plate Weight Formula

Weight (kg) = Length (m) × Width (m) × Base thickness (mm) × 7.85 × (1 + pattern % ÷ 100)

Example: a 1250 × 2500 mm chequered plate with a 5 mm base: 1.25 × 2.5 × 5 × 7.85 = 122.66 kg without pattern, or about 128.8 kg with a 5% pattern allowance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate chequered plate weight?

Multiply length (m) × width (m) × base thickness (mm) × 7.85, then add an allowance for the raised pattern if your supplier uses one (often 5–10%).

What is the weight of a 5 mm chequered plate per square meter?

The base weight of a 5 mm MS chequered plate is 39.25 kg/m². With the raised pattern it is typically about 41–43 kg/m², depending on the mill.

What is the weight of a 6 mm chequered plate?

The base weight of a 6 mm chequered plate is 47.10 kg/m², or about 49.5–51.8 kg/m² with a 5–10% pattern allowance.

What is the weight of a 4 mm chequered plate?

A 4 mm chequered plate has a base weight of 31.40 kg/m², or about 33–34.5 kg/m² including the pattern.

Is chequered plate heavier than plain plate?

Yes, slightly. The raised pattern adds extra steel, so a chequered plate weighs a little more than a plain plate of the same base thickness.

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