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Bar Diameter Converter

Convert a bar diameter from millimetres to inches and show the weight per metre at 7850 kg/m³, including the rounded d²/162 value.

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How to use the Bar Diameter Converter

  1. 1Enter the diameter in millimetres.
  2. 2Read the size in inches.
  3. 3Read both weight figures.

Questions

How many inches is 12 mm?

12 ÷ 25.4, about 0.472 inches.

Why are there two weights?

One is the circular area at 7850 kg/m³. The other is d²/162, the rounded table people often use.

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