Weight of Rails per km Formula

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Weight of Rails per km is the total weights of rail in one km distance. Check FAQs
W=NLw1000
W - Weight of Rails per Km?N - Number of Rails per Km?L - Length of Single Rail?w - Weight of Rail per Meter?

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104.104Edit=154Edit13Edit52Edit1000
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Weight of Rails per km Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Weight of Rails per km?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
W=NLw1000
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
W=15413m52kg/m1000
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
W=15413521000
Next Step Evaluate
W=104104kg
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
W=104.104t

Weight of Rails per km Formula Elements

Variables
Weight of Rails per Km
Weight of Rails per km is the total weights of rail in one km distance.
Symbol: W
Measurement: WeightUnit: t
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Rails per Km
Number of Rails per Km is the total number of rails in one kilometer or 1000m.
Symbol: N
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Single Rail
Length of Single Rail Indian Railways has standardized a rail length of 13 m (previously 12.8 m) for broad gauge and 12 m (previously 11.8 m) for MG and NG tracks.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Weight of Rail per Meter
Weight of Rail per Meter means total weight of rail in one meter. 52kg/m (really 51.89kg/m, 105lb/yd) rail is also used extensively.
Symbol: w
Measurement: Linear Mass DensityUnit: kg/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Weight of Rails per km?

Weight of Rails per km evaluator uses Weight of Rails per Km = Number of Rails per Km*Length of Single Rail*Weight of Rail per Meter/1000 to evaluate the Weight of Rails per Km, The Weight of Rails per km formula is defined as the total weight of rails in one km or 1000 meter. Weight of Rails per Km is denoted by W symbol.

How to evaluate Weight of Rails per km using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Weight of Rails per km, enter Number of Rails per Km (N), Length of Single Rail (L) & Weight of Rail per Meter (w) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Weight of Rails per km

What is the formula to find Weight of Rails per km?
The formula of Weight of Rails per km is expressed as Weight of Rails per Km = Number of Rails per Km*Length of Single Rail*Weight of Rail per Meter/1000. Here is an example- 0.104104 = 154*13*52/1000.
How to calculate Weight of Rails per km?
With Number of Rails per Km (N), Length of Single Rail (L) & Weight of Rail per Meter (w) we can find Weight of Rails per km using the formula - Weight of Rails per Km = Number of Rails per Km*Length of Single Rail*Weight of Rail per Meter/1000.
Can the Weight of Rails per km be negative?
No, the Weight of Rails per km, measured in Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Weight of Rails per km?
Weight of Rails per km is usually measured using the Tonne[t] for Weight. Kilogram[t], Gram[t], Milligram[t] are the few other units in which Weight of Rails per km can be measured.
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