Welding Cost Calculator

Calculate welding cost per meter including filler metal, gas, labor, and overhead for common welding processes.

Cross-sectional area of the weld deposit.
mm²
Total length of weld.
mm
Filler metal deposition rate. MIG: 3-8, Stick: 1-3 kg/h.
kg/h
Duty cycle. MIG: 30-50%, Stick: 20-30%, Auto: 50-80%.
Cost per kg of filler wire/electrode.
$/kg
Loaded labor cost per hour.
$/h

Results

Filler Metal Required-kg
Welding Time-hours
Filler Metal Cost-$
Labor Cost-$
Total Cost per Meter-$/m
References: AWS — Welding Economics; Lincoln Electric Welding Cost Guide