Calculate shielding gas cost per linear foot of weld based on flow rate, travel speed, and gas price
Input Parameters
Results
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Gas Cost per Foot
$/ft
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Total Gas Used
cf
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Total Gas Cost
$
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Gas Cost per Minute
$/min
Note: Typical flow rates: GMAW 25-45 CFH, GTAW 15-30 CFH. Higher flow rates needed for outdoor or drafty conditions. Pure argon costs more than CO2 or mixed gases.
Reference
Gas per foot = (Flow Rate / 60) x (12 / Travel Speed)
Total Gas = Weld Gas + Pre/Post Flow Gas
Pre/Post Gas = Starts x (Pre/Post sec / 3600) x Flow Rate
Cost = Total Gas x (Price / 100)