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Cable Length & Weight Calculator

Estimate remaining cable length on a reel from physical dimensions, or calculate total weight from known length and cable specification. Supports inventory management, procurement planning, and logistics estimation.

⚙️ Input Parameters
Measure the outermost diameter of the wound cable
Inner drum diameter where cable starts winding
Usable width between the two flanges
From cable datasheet or auto-filled from type above
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Enter parameters and click Calculate to see results

Input Summary
ModeReel → Length
Reel OD
Core OD
Cable OD
Calculation Method
  • Reel mode: spiral winding geometry, layer-by-layer summation
  • Each layer circumference = π × (core_OD + cable_OD × (2i+1))
  • Packing efficiency accounts for real-world winding gaps
  • Weight mode: total weight = length × weight_per_meter × quantity
Accuracy Notes
  • Reel results: typical accuracy ±5–10%
  • Actual winding may not be perfectly uniform
  • For precise inventory, direct measurement is recommended
  • Weight values from standard cable datasheets (IEC 60228)
Typical Use Cases
  • Estimating remaining cable on partial reels
  • Procurement and logistics weight planning
  • Checking if a reel has enough cable for a run
  • Shipping and transport load calculations

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