Deposition Rate Calculator
kg/hr from wire size, feed speed (MIG/FCAW) — or amps for stick.
1.2 mm wire at 8 m/min lays ~4 kg/h. Deposition rate × arc-on time is shop capacity — and arc-on time is rarely above 30% even in good shops. Fix THAT before buying bigger machines.
Formula
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Deposition Rate Calculator is a free deposition rate for welding engineers, fabricators and CWI inspectors — instant, accurate and 100% client-side, with the governing formula and reference shown next to the result so the number can be defended, not just quoted.
About Deposition Rate Calculator
kg/hr from wire size, feed speed (MIG/FCAW) — or amps for stick. The calculation implements kg/h = A_wire × WFS × 60 × 7,850 × η (Lincoln/ESAB deposition charts). 1.2 mm wire at 8 m/min lays ~4 kg/h. Deposition rate × arc-on time is shop capacity — and arc-on time is rarely above 30% even in good shops. Fix THAT before buying bigger machines.
How to use Deposition Rate Calculator
- 1Enter Wire diameter in mm.
- 2Enter Wire feed speed in m/min.
- 3Enter Deposition efficiency in %.
- 4Read Deposition rate instantly — no submit button needed.
- 5Need US units? Flip the SI/Imperial toggle and every field converts.
Why use Deposition Rate Calculator?
- ✓Implements the standard formula — kg/h = A_wire × WFS × 60 × 7,850 × η
- ✓Reference cited on-page: Lincoln/ESAB deposition charts
- ✓One-click SI ⇄ Imperial toggle — values convert in place, physics stays in SI
- ✓Live worked example: the substitution recomputes from your numbers
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser — nothing uploaded, free forever
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the Deposition Rate Calculator use?+
It computes kg/h = A_wire × WFS × 60 × 7,850 × η, per Lincoln/ESAB deposition charts. The formula is displayed under the result along with a worked example substituted with your own inputs.
What should I keep in mind when using this calculator?+
1.2 mm wire at 8 m/min lays ~4 kg/h. Deposition rate × arc-on time is shop capacity — and arc-on time is rarely above 30% even in good shops. Fix THAT before buying bigger machines.
Does this follow AWS/IS welding codes?+
Each tool implements the formula from the cited code or handbook (AWS D1.1, IS 800, ISO/EN). Qualified WPS values always govern over any calculator for code work.
Is the Deposition Rate Calculator free to use?+
Yes — completely free, no sign-up, no limits. It runs client-side in your browser, so inputs stay private and results are instant even on slow connections.
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