What is Mild Steel?
Mild Steel is a low-carbon steel and more economical material compared to carbon steel. Mild Steel also known as MS in structural and construction industry. This material contains 0.05 – 0.30% carbon content. MS Pipe, MS Plate and MS Flanges are the most common products used in various industries. Density is one of the numerous properties of Mild Steel. Density of Mild Steel is required to estimate the weight calculations. Mild steel density is 7.85 g/cm³ (7,850 kg/m³) and its typically same for all the grades. The most common Mild Steel grade includes ASTM A36, IS 2062 and EN 10025 used in Industrial sector and affordable to use.
Comparison of Mild Steel Density in kg/m3, g/cm3, lb/in3 and lb/ft3
| Metals | Density in kg/m3 (kilograms per cubic meter) |
Density in g/cm3 (grams per cubic centimeter) |
Density in lb/in3 (pounds per cubic inch) |
Density in lb/ft3 (pounds per cubic foot) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density of Mild Steel | 7,850 | 7.85 | 0.284 | 490 |
| Stainless steel | 7750 | 7.75 | 0.280 | 483.84 |
| Carbon Steel Density | 7,810 | 7.81 | 0.282 | 487.29 |
| Cast iron | 7,200 | 7.20 | 0.260 | 448.28 |
| High carbon steel | 7,810 | 7.81 | 0.282 | 488 |
| Medium carbon steel | 7,830 | 7.83 | 0.283 | 489 |
| Density of Titanium | 4,507 | 4.51 | 0.163 | 281 |
| Iron | 7,870 | 7.87 | 0.284 | 491 |
| Density of Brass | 7,750 | 7.75 | 0.309 | 673.92 |
| Aluminum | 2,700 | 2.70 | 0.098 | 169 |
| Manganese | 7,430 | 7.43 | 0.268 | 464 |
| Molybdenum | 10,220 | 10.22 | 0.369 | 638 |
| Density of Niobium | 8,570 | 8.57 | 0.310 | 535 |
| Tantalum | 16,600 | 16.6 | 0.600 | 1036 |
| Density of Tin | 5,765 | 5.765 | 0.208 | 360 |
| Tungsten | 19,254 | 19.25 | 0.696 | 1202 |
| Zirconium | 6,505 | 6.51 | 0.235 | 406 |
Density of Mild Steel Sheet and Plate
Check the density of MS Plate in kg m3, each grade has the same iron and carbon content so density is same for all the grades.
| MS Grade | DIN/ EN Equivalent | Density in kg/m3 | Density in g/cm3 | Density in lb/in3 | Density in lb/ft3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1008 | 1.0204 | 7,850 | 7.85 | 0.284 | 490 |
| 1010 | 1.0301 | 7,850 | 7.85 | 0.284 | 490 |
| 1015 | 1.0401 | 7,850 | 7.85 | 0.284 | 490 |
| 1018 | 1.0419 | 7,850 | 7.85 | 0.284 | 490 |
| 1020 | 1.0044 | 7,850 | 7.85 | 0.284 | 490 |
Calculate Weight Using Density of Mild Steel Plate and Bar
Mass density of mild steel is used to estimate the weight of a plate or bar. Check the below formula using density of mild steel sheet and bar to calculate weight.
- Weight = Density (7.85 g/cm3) x Volume
Mild Steel Mechanical Properties
| MS Grade | GPa (Modulus of Elasticity) | Brinell Hardness | Elongation at Break | Tensile Stress (MPa) | Yield Stress (MPa) | Steel Density (kg/m3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AISI 1010 | 205 | $105 | 20% | 365 | 305 | 7.87 |
| AISI 1008 | 200 | $95 | 20% | 340 | 285 | 7.87 |
| AISI 1020 | 186 | $121 | 15% | 420 | 350 | 7.87 |
| AISI 1015 | 205 | 111 | 18% | 385 | 325 | 7.87 |
| AISI 1018 | 205 | 126 | 15% | 440 | 370 | 7.87 |
| S355 J0 | 210 | 146 | 20% | 510-680 | 355 | 7.8 |
| S275 J0 | 205 | 121 | 21% | 430-580 | 275 | 7.85 |
Mild Steel Chemical Composition
| AISI | C (%) min<max |
Mn (%) min<max |
|---|---|---|
| 1010 | 0.08<0.13 | 0.3<0.6 |
| 1008 | <0.1 | 0.3<0.5 |
| 1020 | 0.18<0.23 | 0.3<0.6 |
| 1015 | 0.13<0.18 | 0.3<0.6 |
| 1018 | 1018 | 0.6<0.9 |
| S355 J0 | 0.22 | 1.6 |
| S275 J0, 1.0143 | 0.18 | 1.50 |
FAQ
How is Mild Steel Density Measured?
Density of Mild Steel is calculated by dividing the mass by the volume.
Does Density of Mild Steel Plate Change with Temperature?
Yes, as per the research mass density slightly decreases if temperature increasing.