Welding — Electrode/Wire Order
Wire/electrode purchase quantity from deposited metal and process efficiency.
Deposited metal isn't purchased metal: stick loses ~35% to stubs and spatter (efficiency ~65%), flux-core ~15%, solid MIG ~5%. The order multiplier is process choice written on a purchase order.
Formula
Note: Erection-planning estimate only. Member weights, connection capacities and tolerances for execution must come from the issued drawings, the EOR and the erection engineer — never from a generic calculator.
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.
Wire/electrode purchase quantity from deposited metal and process efficiency. A free structural steel delivery & erection tool — no sign-up, no upload, instant results in your browser.
About Welding — Electrode/Wire Order
Welding — Electrode/Wire Order computes the governing relationship order = deposited ÷ efficiency × (1+contingency) live as you type. Deposited metal isn't purchased metal: stick loses ~35% to stubs and spatter (efficiency ~65%), flux-core ~15%, solid MIG ~5%. The order multiplier is process choice written on a purchase order. Defaults are pre-filled with realistic values for this exact scenario, and the worked example substitutes your numbers step by step so the math is never a black box.
How to use Welding — Electrode/Wire Order
- 1Enter your values — Deposited weld metal, Process efficiency, Contingency (sensible defaults are pre-filled).
- 2Read the live results: Consumables to order.
- 3Check the "with your numbers" line to see order = deposited ÷ efficiency × (1+contingency) substituted step by step.
- 4Adjust inputs until the scenario matches yours, then copy or share the result.
Why use Welding — Electrode/Wire Order?
- ✓Instant, free and private — every calculation runs client-side in your browser; nothing is uploaded
- ✓Built on the stated formula order = deposited ÷ efficiency × (1+contingency) with authoritative sources cited on the page (AWS D1.1 — Structural Welding Code (Steel))
- ✓Deposited metal isn't purchased metal: stick loses ~35% to stubs and spatter (efficiency ~65%), flux-core ~15%, solid MIG ~5%.
- ✓Niche-specific defaults give a meaningful worked answer the moment the page loads
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the welding — electrode/wire order use?+
It evaluates order = deposited ÷ efficiency × (1+contingency), exactly as published. Sources: AWS D1.1 — Structural Welding Code (Steel). The substituted worked example on the page lets you verify every step against the textbook.
How should I read the result — and how far can I trust it?+
Deposited metal isn't purchased metal: stick loses ~35% to stubs and spatter (efficiency ~65%), flux-core ~15%, solid MIG ~5%. Erection-planning estimate only. Member weights, connection capacities and tolerances for execution must come from the issued drawings, the EOR and the erection engineer — never from a generic calculator.
When is this calculator the right tool for the job?+
Wire/electrode purchase quantity from deposited metal and process efficiency. A free structural steel delivery & erection tool. The order multiplier is process choice written on a purchase order. For neighbouring scenarios, the related tools below cover the same engine with different presets.
Do I need to install anything or create an account?+
No. The tool is pure client-side JavaScript: open the page and it works, offline once loaded, with no account, no quota and no data leaving your device.
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