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Duct Sheet Metal Estimator
Estimate the sheet metal area and steel weight for a rectangular duct run — useful for getting duct fabrication quotes.
Results
Enter your dimensions and hit Calculate.
Duct sizing for airflow must be done by an HVAC designer. This is a sheet-metal quantity estimator only.
Assumptions
- 15% added for seams, overlaps, and fittings.
- Galvanized steel weight ≈ 1.15 lb/ft² at 24-gauge. Adjust for thicker gauges.