Electrode Order Quantity Calculator

Calculate electrode or wire order quantity based on total weld metal required, deposition efficiency, and waste allowance

Input Parameters

Results

--
Wire/Electrode Needed
lb
--
Spools/Packages Needed
--
Total Wire Cost
$
--
Effective Cost per Lb Deposited
$/lb
Note: Common spool sizes: 2 lb (SMAW sticks), 10 lb (small spool), 33 lb (standard spool), 44 lb (large spool), 60 lb (drum). Order full spools/packages to avoid partial spool waste.

Reference

Wire Needed = Weld Metal / Depo Efficiency x (1 + Waste Allowance) Spools = ceil(Wire Needed / Spool Weight) Total Cost = Spools x Price per Spool Cost per Lb = Total Cost / Weld Metal Required