Cable Tray Weight Calculator
Accurate weight calculations for cable tray installations
Cable Tray Weight Calculator
Compliant with NEMA VE 1 Standards
Results:
Weight per Meter: 0.00 kg/m
Total Weight: 0.00 kg
Total Weight: 0.00 lbs
How to Use the Calculator
Ladder Tray
- Select "Ladder Tray" type
- Choose material (Aluminum/Steel)
- Enter tray width in mm
- Input side rail height
- Specify total length in meters
Perforated Tray
- Select "Perforated Tray" type
- Choose material type
- Enter tray dimensions
- Input material thickness
- Calculate based on perforation ratio
Solid Bottom Tray
- Select "Solid Bottom Tray"
- Choose material specification
- Enter complete dimensions
- Include material thickness
- Account for solid bottom weight
Cable Tray Weight Fundamentals
Material Properties
Weight calculations consider:
- Material density (Aluminum: 2.7 g/cm³)
- Steel density (7.85 g/cm³)
- Tray configuration and perforations
Tray Types
- Ladder: Side rails with rungs
- Perforated: Ventilated bottom
- Solid: Complete bottom coverage
Key Factors:
Weight = Volume × Material Density
Consider perforation reduction factor
Include side rails and bottom material
Calculation Formulas
Ladder Tray:
Weight = (Side Rails + Rungs) × Density × Length
Perforated Tray:
Weight = Volume × Density × (1 - Perforation%)
Solid Bottom Tray:
Weight = (Sides + Bottom) × Thickness × Density
Example Calculation
Aluminum Ladder Tray:
Width: 300mm
Height: 100mm
Length: 10m
Thickness: 2mm
Material: Aluminum (2.7 g/cm³)
Weight per meter = 4.86 kg/m
Total Weight = 48.6 kg (107.1 lbs)
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