Fabrication planning

Welding consumables calculator

Plan wire, filler rod or electrode purchase for continuous and intermittent welds before the final WPS review.

Weld take-off

Describe the weld

Wire · rods · electrodes

Welding process

Joint / weld type

Fillet leg / plate thickness mm

Root gap mm (butt only)

Seam length per piece m

Number of pieces

Weld pattern

Stitch length mm

Stitch pitch mm (start to start)

Purchase allowance %

For intermittent welding, effective welded length = seam length × stitch length ÷ pitch. Use the actual total seam length per fabricated piece.

Approximate consumables to buyReadyEnter the joint, weld pattern and process, then calculate.

How to use this estimate safely

Use it for material planning only. It assumes carbon-steel filler density and typical deposition efficiencies. A qualified person must confirm joint preparation, weld size, process settings, filler classification, position, passes, WPS/PQR and inspection requirements before production.