A tool designed to determine the mass of a hollow metal cylinder, typically employing measurements such as outer diameter, wall thickness, and length, along with a material density value. For instance, providing the outer diameter, wall thickness, and length of a steel cylinder, combined with steel’s density, yields the calculated weight.
Accurate mass determination is crucial in engineering, construction, and manufacturing for logistical planning, structural integrity assessments, and cost estimations. Historically, these calculations were performed manually using formulas and tables; this approach was time-consuming and prone to error. Modern tools offer increased speed, accuracy, and convenience, streamlining project workflows.