Practical tools for your next order
Steel Processing Calculators & Reference Tools
Plan coil weight and length, compare gauge thicknesses, estimate camber and ramp radius, and convert metalworking units with MD Metals tools.
Coil planning
Coil Weight & Length
Estimate coil weight, strip length and pounds per inch of width from coil dimensions, with inch and metric inputs.
Open toolStrip geometry
Strip Camber
Estimate camber over a 20 ft reference span from strip-edge lengths, or solve for the longer edge from a known camber.
Open toolStrip handling
Ramp / Bend Radius
Estimate strip ramp radius from thickness and yield strength, or solve the yield-strength threshold for a specified radius.
Open toolCoil planning
Slit Strip Length Difference
Explore how a percentage thickness difference affects slit-strip length in an equal-wrap coil model.
Open toolReference
Unit Converter
Convert length, mass, volume, area, pressure, power, torque, velocity, density and temperature with explicit units.
Open toolMaterial reference
Steel Gauge Explorer
Explore steel gauge numbers, inch and millimeter thicknesses, chart ranges and reference weight for hot rolled, cold rolled and galvanized steel.
Open toolUseful numbers, clearly explained
Use these tools to explore material dimensions and processing questions before preparing an inquiry. Each calculator includes its formula, a worked example and the assumptions behind the result. Calculations run in your browser.
From reference values to a quote
Record your actual grade, decimal thickness, finished width or length and quantity. The calculator output helps organize the discussion; our team can review your processing requirements from Chicagoland, Illinois. Request a quote or explore our steel processing services.
Turn the estimate into a processing inquiry.
Share your actual material specification, dimensions and quantities with our Chicagoland, Illinois team.