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How to Calculate the Weight of Quartz Countertop?
The quickest way is to use the following formula:
Metric (cm):
Weight (kg) = Length (cm) * Width (cm) * Thickness (cm) * 2.4g/m³ /1000
or
Imperial (inch):
Weight (lb) = Length (in) * Width (in) * Thickness (in) * 0.0866 lb/in³
Note the unit conversion when calculating:
Density: 2.4 g/cm³ = 0.0866 lb/in³
1 inch = 2.54 cm
If you are not sure of the density, you can use 2.4 g/cm³ (normal quartz density range is 2.3-2.5g/cm³) to estimate. If you want exact data, you need to consult the supplier for the density.
You can also check from quartz weight blanket pictures to quickly find the weight:
Quartz Slab Weight:
Quartz Prefab Slab Weight:
2cm VS 3cm Quartz Weight
From the above data, you can find that the weight of 2cm and 3cm is different. Under the same size, the quartz weight difference of 2cm and 3cm is:
Weight Difference (%) =(3cm−2cm)/2cm *100% =50%
This means that as long as you know the weight of 2cm, you can calculate the weight of 3cm by multiplying it by 1.5.
Example: Slab size 320cm * 160cm
- 2cm thick:
320*160×2×2.4/1000=245.76 kg - 3cm thick:
3.2×1.6×0.03×2400=368.64 kg - Difference:
368.64−245.76=122.88 kg(+50%)
What Determines the Weight of Quartz Countertop
The weight of Quartz slab or countertop is related to two factors: density and volume.
We can easily calculate the volume, but the density needs to be measured by a professional organization. Moreover, the density of different styles of quartz also has certain differences:
Big Quartz Grain Without Mirror＞Solid Color Quartz＞Sparkle Quartz＞Marble Look Quartz
Take white quartz as an example, the weight ranking is:
Ice white quartz＞Pure white quartz＞Sparkle white quartz＞Calacatta white quartz
But don’t worry, the weight difference of products from the same manufacturer is not big, mainly because of the difference in raw materials.
Quartz vs Granite vs Marble vs Corian Weight
- Corian: 1.72~1.75 g/cm³
- Quartz: 2.3~2.5 g/cm³
- Marble: 2.5~2.8 g/cm³
- Granite: 2.6~2.9 g/cm³
Conclusion
The weight of the quartz countertop is one of the criteria for determining whether the quartz is of high quality, and it is also a measure of the load-bearing capacity of your countertop. Understanding it will help you better judge and use quartz counters.
FAQs
Is there a weight difference between quartz countertops of different brands?
Yes, but as long as it is a high-quality brand, the weight difference of quartz is not big. You need to contact the brand to obtain the Technical Data.
Is the weight of the board the same as the countertop?
The calculation method for both is the same, and the weight is basically the same. Except for the holes and quartz edges, which need to be calculated separately.
Is the weight of the leather surface and the glossy surface the same?
Yes. The weight of quartz stone has nothing to do with the surface finish.