Complete Steel Sheet Pile Weight Chart for Engineers

You are designing a retaining wall or a port structure. The geotechnical analysis is done. Now you need to select a sheet pile section and calculate the total weight for ordering and shipping.

A complete steel sheet pile weight chart1 provides the weight per meter for every common section: U type from 40 kg/m to 106 kg/m, Z type from 58 kg/m to 211 kg/m, and PZC series from 69 kg/m to 125 kg/m. Weight per meter multiplied by length gives the weight of each pile.

%[alt [steel sheet pile weight chart](https://www.pilebuck.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Sheet-Pile-Specs.pdf)[^1] with multiple sections](https://placehold.co/600x400 "Steel Sheet Pile Weight Chart")

I use weight charts every day when quoting projects. The riverbank project in Southeast Asia used U 400 x 1252 at 60 kg/m. A port project in the Middle East used AZ 26 at 109 kg/m. A North American project used PZC 13 at 75 kg/m. Let me provide a complete weight chart covering all major sections.

Steel Sheet pile specifications

Steel sheet pile specifications define the dimensions, steel grade, and properties required for a project. The weight per meter is a key part of the specification.

Steel sheet pile specifications include the pile type (U or Z), the section designation (e.g., U 400 x 125, AZ 26, PZC 13), the steel grade (ASTM A328, A572, A690, or EN 10248 S355GP), the length, and any coating requirements. The weight per meter is derived from the section dimensions.

%[alt steel sheet pile specification document with weight chart](https://placehold.co/600x400 "Steel Sheet Pile Specifications")

How to Read a Sheet Pile Specification

Let me break down the key elements of a typical specification.

1. Pile Type
Specifies whether the pile is U type, Z type, straight web, or combination.

2. Section Designation
U type: U 400 x 125 (width x height in mm)
Z type (European): AZ 26 (section modulus in 100 cm³/m)
Z type (North American): PZC 13 (manufacturer code)

3. Steel Grade1

  • ASTM A328: Standard carbon, 240 MPa yield
  • ASTM A572 Grade 50: High-strength, 345 MPa yield
  • ASTM A690: Marine grade, 345 MPa yield with corrosion resistance
  • EN 10248 S355GP: European high-strength

4. Dimensions

  • Width: Effective width of one pile
  • Height: Section height
  • Thickness: Web and flange thickness

5. Weight per Meter2
The key value for ordering and shipping.

6. Structural Properties

  • Section modulus (S) for bending strength
  • Moment of inertia (I) for stiffness

My Experience
When I receive a specification, I check the section and steel grade first. For the riverbank project, the specification called for U 400 x 125-13 to ASTM A328. That told me everything I needed to quote.

U Type Sheet Pile weight per meter1

U type sheet piles are designated by their width and height. The weight per meter1 increases with height and thickness.

U type sheet pile weight per meter2r](https://www.skillmaker.education/understanding-weight-measurements-in-construction/)[^1] ranges from 40 kg/m for the lightest U 400 x 100 sections to 106 kg/m for the heaviest U 600 x 2103 sections. The most common sections are U 400 x 1254 at 60 kg/m and U 400 x 170 at 76 kg/m.

%[alt u type sheet pile [weight per meter](https://www.skillmaker.education/understanding-weight-measurements-in-construction/)[^1] chart](https://placehold.co/600x400 "U Type Sheet Pile Weight per Meter")

Complete U Type Weight Table

U 400 Series – Weight per Meter

Section Width (mm) Height (mm) Thickness (mm) Weight (kg/m) Weight (lb/ft) S (cm³/m)
U 400 x 100 400 100 8.0 40.0 26.9 900
U 400 x 100 400 100 10.5 48.0 32.3 1,080
U 400 x 100 400 100 12.0 54.0 36.3 1,220
U 400 x 1254 400 125 10.0 50.0 33.6 1,330
U 400 x 1254 400 125 13.0 60.0 40.3 1,590
U 400 x 1254 400 125 15.0 68.0 45.7 1,800
U 400 x 170 400 170 11.0 55.0 37.0 1,790
U 400 x 170 400 170 13.5 65.0 43.7 2,120
U 400 x 170 400 170 15.5 76.1 51.1 2,470
U 400 x 170 400 170 18.0 86.0 57.8 2,800

U 600 Series – Weight per Meter

Section Width (mm) Height (mm) Thickness (mm) Weight (kg/m) Weight (lb/ft) S (cm³/m)
U 600 x 130 600 130 8.0 50.0 33.6 1,910
U 600 x 130 600 130 10.3 61.8 41.5 2,350
U 600 x 130 600 130 12.0 70.0 47.0 2,680
U 600 x 180 600 180 10.0 65.0 43.7 3,040
U 600 x 180 600 180 12.0 75.0 50.4 3,510
U 600 x 180 600 180 13.4 81.6 54.8 3,820
U 600 x 180 600 180 15.0 90.0 60.5 4,210
U 600 x 2103 600 210 13.0 85.0 57.1 4,580
U 600 x 2103 600 210 15.0 95.0 63.8 5,120
U 600 x 2103 600 210 18.0 106.2 71.4 5,730

Common U Type Sections and Their Weights

Application Typical Section Weight (kg/m) 12m Pile (kg) 15m Pile (kg)
Light retaining, temporary U 400 x 100-10.5 48.0 576 720
General retaining, river banks U 400 x 1254-13 60.0 720 900
Moderate retaining, walls up to 8m U 400 x 170-15.5 76.1 913 1,142
Heavy retaining, walls up to 10m U 600 x 180-13.4 81.6 979 1,224
Deep excavations, port walls U 600 x 2103-18 106.2 1,274 1,593

My Experience
For the riverbank project, we used U 400 x 1254-13 at 60 kg/m. Each 15-meter pile weighed 900 kg. We could handle them with a medium-sized crane. For a deeper wall in Pakistan, we used U 600 x 2103-18 at 106 kg/m. Each pile weighed over 1,500 kg and required a larger crane.

Nucor product data Sheet

Nucor Skyline publishes comprehensive product data sheets that provide weight per meter1, dimensions, and structural properties2 for their sheet pile sections.

Nucor product data sheets3 include the PZC series4 (Z-shaped, ball-and-socket interlock), the PZ series (Z-shaped, hook-and-grip interlock), and U-type sections. Each data sheet lists width, height, thickness, weight per foot, section modulus, and moment of inertia.

%[alt nucor product data sheet for sheet piles](https://placehold.co/600x400 "Nucor Product Data Sheet")

Nucor PZC Series – Weight per Meter

Section Width (in) Width (mm) Height (in) Height (mm) Weight (lb/ft) Weight (kg/m) S (in³/ft) S (cm³/m)
PZC 12 27.88 708 12.52 318 46.4 69.1 12.8 2,210
PZC 13 27.88 708 12.56 319 50.4 75.0 14.5 2,500
PZC 14 27.88 708 12.60 320 55.0 81.9 16.3 2,810
PZC 17 25.00 635 15.21 386 46.4 69.1 17.4 3,000
PZC 18 25.00 635 15.25 387 50.4 75.0 19.5 3,360
PZC 19 25.00 635 15.30 389 55.0 81.9 21.7 3,740
PZC 26 27.88 708 17.70 450 73.9 110.0 28.8 4,960
PZC 28 27.88 708 18.00 457 80.4 119.7 33.4 5,750
PZC 29 27.88 708 18.20 462 84.0 125.0 36.5 6,290

Nucor PZ Series – Weight per Meter

Section Width (in) Width (mm) Height (in) Height (mm) Weight (lb/ft) Weight (kg/m) S (in³/ft) S (cm³/m)
PZ 22 16.00 406 11.5 292 22.0 32.7 5.6 965
PZ 27 16.00 406 12.5 318 27.0 40.2 8.1 1,396
PZ 35 16.00 406 14.5 368 35.0 52.1 12.1 2,085
PZ 40 16.00 406 15.5 394 40.0 59.5 15.0 2,585

Nucor U-Type – Weight per Meter (Typical)

Section Width (in) Width (mm) Height (in) Weight (lb/ft) Weight (kg/m)
U 10-12 16.00 406 10.0 12.0 17.9
U 12-15 16.00 406 12.0 15.0 22.3
U 12-18 16.00 406 12.0 18.0 26.8
U 14-25 20.00 508 14.0 25.0 37.2

My Experience
When I need to quote a Nucor product for a North American project, I pull the product data sheet. The PZC series4 is popular for deep excavations because the ball-and-socket interlock handles hard driving well. PZC 13 at 75 kg/m is a common choice for moderate depths.

Nucor Skyline1 sheet pile

Nucor Skyline1 is a major manufacturer of steel sheet piles in North America, offering both hot-rolled and cold-formed sections.

Nucor Skyline1 manufactures the PZC series2 (Z-shaped, ball-and-socket interlock), the PZ series (Z-shaped, hook-and-grip interlock), and U-type sections. Their product data sheets provide weight per meter, dimensions, and structural properties for each section.

%[alt nucor skyline sheet piles at manufacturing facility](https://placehold.co/600x400 "[Nucor Skyline](https://www.nucorskyline.com/globalnav/products/steel-sheet-piling)[^1] Sheet Piles")

Nucor Skyline1 Product Overview

PZC Series (Ball-and-Socket Interlock)
This is Nucor’s modern Z pile series. The ball-and-socket interlock provides better driving performance and water tightness.

Section Width (in) Weight (lb/ft) Weight (kg/m) S (in³/ft) Typical Wall Height
PZC 13 27.88 50.4 75.0 14.5 Up to 8 m
PZC 18 25.00 50.4 75.0 19.5 Up to 10 m
PZC 26 27.88 73.9 110.0 28.8 Up to 12 m
PZC 29 27.88 84.0 125.0 36.5 Up to 14 m

PZ Series (Hook-and-Grip Interlock)
These are traditional Z piles with hook-and-grip interlocks.

Section Width (in) Weight (lb/ft) Weight (kg/m) S (in³/ft) Typical Wall Height
PZ 22 16.00 22.0 32.7 5.6 Up to 5 m
PZ 27 16.00 27.0 40.2 8.1 Up to 7 m
PZ 35 16.00 35.0 52.1 12.1 Up to 9 m
PZ 40 16.00 40.0 59.5 15.0 Up to 11 m

Steel Grades
Nucor Skyline1 offers sheet piles in:

  • ASTM A328: Standard carbon steel (35 ksi yield)
  • ASTM A572 Grade 50: High-strength (50 ksi yield)
  • ASTM A690: Marine grade (50 ksi yield with corrosion resistance)

My Experience
For a North American marina project, we used Nucor Skyline1 PZC 13 piles. The ball-and-socket interlock drove well in the sandy soil, and the piles were available quickly from a local distributor.

Sheet pile size chart

A sheet pile size chart1 combines dimensions, weight, and structural properties in one reference.

A sheet pile size chart1 lists each section with its width, height, thickness, weight per meter2, section modulus3, and moment of inertia4. It allows engineers and contractors to quickly compare sections and select the appropriate pile for their project.

%[alt [sheet pile size chart](https://pilebuck.com/basic-configuration-sheet-pile-design-analysis/)[^1] with all dimensions and properties](https://placehold.co/600x400 "Sheet Pile Size Chart")

Complete U Type Size Chart

Section Width (mm) Height (mm) Thick (mm) Weight (kg/m) S (cm³/m) I (cm⁴/m)
U 400 x 100 400 100 8.0 40.0 900 4,500
U 400 x 100 400 100 10.5 48.0 1,080 5,400
U 400 x 100 400 100 12.0 54.0 1,220 6,100
U 400 x 125 400 125 10.0 50.0 1,330 8,300
U 400 x 125 400 125 13.0 60.0 1,590 9,900
U 400 x 125 400 125 15.0 68.0 1,800 11,300
U 400 x 170 400 170 11.0 55.0 1,790 15,200
U 400 x 170 400 170 13.5 65.0 2,120 18,000
U 400 x 170 400 170 15.5 76.1 2,470 21,000
U 400 x 170 400 170 18.0 86.0 2,800 23,800
U 600 x 130 600 130 8.0 50.0 1,910 12,400
U 600 x 130 600 130 10.3 61.8 2,350 15,300
U 600 x 130 600 130 12.0 70.0 2,680 17,400
U 600 x 180 600 180 10.0 65.0 3,040 27,400
U 600 x 180 600 180 12.0 75.0 3,510 31,600
U 600 x 180 600 180 13.4 81.6 3,820 34,400
U 600 x 180 600 180 15.0 90.0 4,210 37,900
U 600 x 210 600 210 13.0 85.0 4,580 48,100
U 600 x 210 600 210 15.0 95.0 5,120 53,800
U 600 x 210 600 210 18.0 106.2 5,730 60,200

Complete Z Type Size Chart (AZ Series)

Section Width (mm) Height (mm) Thick (mm) Weight (kg/m) S (cm³/m) I (cm⁴/m)
AZ 12 630 260 7.0 57.8 1,200 15,600
AZ 18 670 345 9.0 75.0 1,800 31,000
AZ 26 670 396 13.0 109.0 2,600 51,500
AZ 34 670 444 17.0 143.0 3,400 75,500
AZ 42 670 487 21.0 177.0 4,200 102,300
AZ 50 670 529 25.0 211.0 5,000 132,300

Complete Z Type Size Chart (PZC Series)

Section Width (mm) Height (mm) Thick (mm) Weight (kg/m) S (cm³/m)
PZC 13 708 319 9.5 75.0 2,500
PZC 18 635 387 9.5 75.0 3,360
PZC 26 708 450 12.7 110.0 4,960
PZC 29 708 462 12.7 125.0 6,290

My Experience
When I need to select a sheet pile section, I use the size chart to compare weight, section modulus3, and width. For the riverbank project, we needed S ≈ 1,500 cm³/m. The chart showed U 400 x 125-13 at 60 kg/m with S = 1,590. That was the perfect choice.

Conclusion

A complete steel sheet pile weight chart1 provides weight per meter for U type, Z type, and PZC sections. Use it to calculate single pile weights and total project tonnage. Weight determines shipping cost and crane requirements2.

  1. Understanding the weight chart is crucial for accurate project planning and cost estimation. ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩

  2. Exploring this topic can help you optimize logistics and budget for your construction projects. ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩

  3. Learn about section modulus to better understand its importance in structural design and material selection. ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩

  4. Explore the concept of moment of inertia to grasp its significance in structural analysis and design. ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩ ↩

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