Balsa Wood Weight Calculator

This calculator helps you determine the weight of balsa wood based on its dimensions and density. It's useful for crafting projects, model building, and other applications where precise weight calculations are important.

Input Parameters

Default value for standard balsa wood is 160 kg/m³

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Weight = (Length × Width × Thickness) × Density × 0.000001

Where:
- Length: Length of the balsa wood piece in cm
- Width: Width of the balsa wood piece in cm
- Thickness: Thickness of the balsa wood piece in cm
- Density: Density of balsa wood in kg/m³
- The × 0.000001 factor converts cm³ to m³

Results

Volume:

0.00 cm³

Weight:

0.00 g

Weight (kg):

0.00 kg

Balsa Wood Weight Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Balsa Wood Weight Calculator and understand its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the length of your balsa wood piece in centimeters (cm)
  2. Enter the width of your balsa wood piece in centimeters (cm)
  3. Enter the thickness of your balsa wood piece in centimeters (cm)
  4. The density field is pre-filled with the standard value for balsa wood (160 kg/m³). You can change this if you're working with a different type of balsa wood.
  5. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the volume and weight
  6. The results will show the volume in cubic centimeters (cm³), the weight in grams (g), and the weight in kilograms (kg)

Understanding Balsa Wood Density

Balsa wood is known for being one of the lightest woods available, with a typical density of around 160 kg/m³. This makes it ideal for model building, aerodynamic models, and lightweight structures. The density can vary slightly depending on the specific type of balsa wood and how it's processed.

Example Calculation

For example, if you have a balsa wood piece that is 20 cm long, 10 cm wide, and 0.5 cm thick:

  • Volume = 20 cm × 10 cm × 0.5 cm = 100 cm³
  • Weight = 100 cm³ × 160 kg/m³ × 0.000001 = 0.00016 kg = 160 g

Applications

This calculator is particularly useful for:

  • Model airplane and aircraft builders
  • Scale model enthusiasts
  • Architectural model makers
  • Crafters working on lightweight projects
  • Anyone needing to calculate the weight of custom balsa wood components