Physics

Copper Wire Weight Calculator

Find the mass of a copper wire.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Mass 2.24
Mass 2,240
Formula: mass = density · length · area (copper 8960 kg/m³)
Step-by-Step Breakdown
1. Values used:
2. Length = 100
3. Cross-section area = 2.5 mm²
4.
5. Mass = 2.24
6. Mass = 2,240
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Estimate how much a length of copper wire weighs from its cross-section.

The math behind it

mass = density × volume = 8960 kg/m³ × length × area.

Worked Example

100 m of 2.5 mm² copper → about 2.24 kg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does copper weight matter?

It affects shipping cost and the scrap value of cabling.

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