CONVEYOR BELT WEIGHT CALCULATOR

Free Tool

Weight and Roll Size
Before You Order.

Planning a crane lift, a truck load, or checking whether a roll will pass through a gate? Enter the belt details below to get an estimate of the belt weight, the weight of the roll and its outside diameter. The numbers are estimates for planning – the actual figure for your order is on our dispatch documents.

How the Calculator Works

A fabric belt is made of two things: rubber covers and fabric plies (with the thin rubber layers between them). The calculator adds the weight of each per square metre and multiplies by the width and length:

  • Rubber: about 1.15 kg per square metre for every 1 mm of cover (general purpose compounds; heat and fire resistant compounds can be a little heavier).
  • Each ply: about 1.1 to 2.1 kg per square metre, rising with the fabric strength – see the table below.
  • Roll diameter: worked out from the belt thickness, the length and the core size, assuming a tight wind.
Ply Strength (N/mm)Approx. Thickness per Ply (mm)Approx. Weight per Ply (kg/m²)
1000.81.1
1250.91.25
1601.01.4
2001.21.6
2501.351.8
3151.62.1

Worked Example

1000 mm wide, EP 400/3 (about 125 N/mm per ply), 5 mm top and 2 mm bottom cover, 100 m long:

  • Rubber: 7 mm × 1.15 = 8.05 kg/m²
  • Plies: 3 × 1.25 = 3.75 kg/m²
  • Total: 11.8 kg/m² × 1.0 m wide = about 11.8 kg per metre
  • Roll of 100 m: about 1,180 kg, plus the core

Not sure of the rating? Read the marking on the old belt, or see our belt rating chart. For a full belt selection, fill our conveyor belt questionnaire.

Need a Belt Quickly?

Many common sizes are available from ready stock. Share your old belt details or a photo of the belt marking and we will match it. Reach us on +91 98275 92612 / +91 90395 92612 or info@shrirambeltings.com, or use the enquiry form on our contact page.

Why Buy From Shriram Beltings?

Manufacturer & supplier of top-quality conveyor belts – what we commit, we deliver.

We manufacture and supply rubber conveyor belts from our units at Betul (Madhya Pradesh) and Amritsar (Punjab) and our stock depot at Bhiwandi near Mumbai, so you have one accountable partner for grade selection, dispatch and after-sales support.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

We work under an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality system, so the roll you get next year is as good as the one you got this year.

Ready Stock up to 3200 mm

Popular widths and grades are kept in stock, so breakdown orders can be dispatched quickly. Special sizes, plies and cover thicknesses are made to order.

Right Grade for Your Job

Tell us the material, temperature and conveyor details. We suggest the grade that gives the best life for your money – not simply the costliest one.

Need a Belt? Talk to Us

Call +91 98275 92612 or email info@shrirambeltings.com with your belt size and application. We reply with the price and delivery date.

Belt Weight & Roll Size Calculator

Weight per metre–
Roll weight (belt only)–
Belt thickness–
Roll outside diameter–
Estimate for planning only (about ±10%). Actual weight depends on compound and fabric; the final figure is on our dispatch documents. Need help? Call +91 98275 92612 or email info@shrirambeltings.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the weight of a conveyor belt calculated?

Belt weight per metre depends on belt width, the fabric carcass (type, rating and number of plies) and the total rubber cover thickness. Our weight calculator adds these for you and also gives the roll weight.

Why do I need the conveyor belt weight?

Belt weight is needed for freight, for choosing lifting equipment when loading and unloading rolls, and for conveyor design calculations such as belt tension and drive power.

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