Pieces to Tons Converter
Estimate total mass in Metric Tons and cargo value. Designed for heavy industry, mining, and bulk scrap metal calculations.
About
In heavy industry, procurement, and mining, precision in mass estimation is critical for logistics planning and financial forecasting. This tool facilitates the conversion of individual item counts into aggregate mass, measured in Metric Tons (t). It is specifically calibrated for scenarios involving high-density materials where manual weighing is impractical, such as scrap steel handling, ore shipment, or bulk casting transport. Furthermore, it integrates a financial component, allowing users to project the total cargo value based on current market rates per ton, bridging the gap between logistics and accounting.
Formulas
The calculator converts unit mass to Metric Tons before aggregating. The total weight Wtotal is derived as:
Where wpiece is the weight per item in kilograms and Q is the quantity. For pricing, the total value V is:
Reference Data
| Material | Approx. Density (kg/m³) | Approx. Weight (kg/piece)* | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel / Iron | 7,850 | - | - |
| Aluminum | 2,700 | - | - |
| Copper | 8,960 | - | - |
| Concrete Block (Standard) | 2,400 | 16 - 20 | Block |
| Standard Brick (Clay) | 1,900 | 2.0 - 2.5 | Brick |
| Passenger Car (Scrap) | - | 900 - 1,400 | Hulk |
| Railroad Tie (Wood) | - | 80 - 100 | Tie |
| Steel Drum (55gal, Empty) | - | 16 - 20 | Drum |