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Free Welding Calculators & Tools

Practical calculators for welders, fabricators, contractors and welding shops. Estimate welding costs, consumables, gas usage, heat input and more.

Welding Cost Calculator

How this is calculated →

Job inputs

Fields start empty. Enter your own values, or load the worked example to see how it works.

ft

Each pass travels the full weld length.

in/min
h

Clock hours for the crew.

h

Clock hours for the crew.

$/h
$
$
Advanced options: welders, other costs, overhead, markup

Assumes welding work can be divided evenly among workers. All entered welders are assumed to be on the clock during setup and cleanup.

$
% of direct cost
% on cost

Markup, not profit margin. 25% markup = 20% margin.

Enter your values (or load an example) to see results. Fix any highlighted inputs.

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What these tools are, and aren't

Every calculator shows its formula and runs in your browser. Results are math and estimates. They don't replace an approved WPS, applicable codes, manufacturer instructions or a qualified welding professional.