You are estimating a project that spans multiple countries. The engineer in Europe specifies U 400 x 1251. The contractor in North America asks for PZC 13. The client in Asia is familiar with Type 4. You need a weight table that covers all these standards.
A standard steel sheet pile weight table2 provides the weight per meter (kg/m) for U type, Z type, and PZC sections. U type ranges from 40 kg/m to 106 kg/m. Z type ranges from 58 kg/m to 211 kg/m. PZC ranges from 69 kg/m to 125 kg/m. These values work for projects anywhere in the world.
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I have supplied sheet piles to projects across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America. The riverbank project in Southeast Asia used U 400 x 1251 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 comprehensive weight table that works for any project.
Sheet pile Weight in kg
Sheet pile weight is expressed in kilograms per meter (kg/m) for metric projects. This is the standard unit for most international projects.
Sheet pile weight in kg1 ranges from 40 kg/m for light U sections2 to 211 kg/m for heavy Z sections3. Common sections include U 400 x 125 at 60 kg/m, U 400 x 170 at 76 kg/m, AZ 18 at 75 kg/m, AZ 26 at 109 kg/m4, PZC 13 at 75 kg/m5, and Type 4 at 76 kg/m.
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Complete Weight Table (kg/m)
U Type Sheet Piles – Weight in kg/m
| Section | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Weight (kg/m) | Weight (lb/ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U 400 x 100 | 400 | 100 | 8.0 | 40.0 | 26.9 |
| U 400 x 100 | 400 | 100 | 10.5 | 48.0 | 32.3 |
| U 400 x 100 | 400 | 100 | 12.0 | 54.0 | 36.3 |
| U 400 x 125 | 400 | 125 | 10.0 | 50.0 | 33.6 |
| U 400 x 125 | 400 | 125 | 13.0 | 60.0 | 40.3 |
| U 400 x 125 | 400 | 125 | 15.0 | 68.0 | 45.7 |
| U 400 x 170 | 400 | 170 | 11.0 | 55.0 | 37.0 |
| U 400 x 170 | 400 | 170 | 13.5 | 65.0 | 43.7 |
| U 400 x 170 | 400 | 170 | 15.5 | 76.1 | 51.1 |
| U 400 x 170 | 400 | 170 | 18.0 | 86.0 | 57.8 |
| U 600 x 130 | 600 | 130 | 8.0 | 50.0 | 33.6 |
| U 600 x 130 | 600 | 130 | 10.3 | 61.8 | 41.5 |
| U 600 x 130 | 600 | 130 | 12.0 | 70.0 | 47.0 |
| U 600 x 180 | 600 | 180 | 10.0 | 65.0 | 43.7 |
| U 600 x 180 | 600 | 180 | 12.0 | 75.0 | 50.4 |
| U 600 x 180 | 600 | 180 | 13.4 | 81.6 | 54.8 |
| U 600 x 180 | 600 | 180 | 15.0 | 90.0 | 60.5 |
| U 600 x 210 | 600 | 210 | 13.0 | 85.0 | 57.1 |
| U 600 x 210 | 600 | 210 | 15.0 | 95.0 | 63.8 |
| U 600 x 210 | 600 | 210 | 18.0 | 106.2 | 71.4 |
Z Type Sheet Piles (AZ Series) – Weight in kg/m
| Section | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Weight (kg/m) | Weight (lb/ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ 12 | 630 | 260 | 7.0 | 57.8 | 38.8 |
| AZ 13 | 670 | 305 | 7.0 | 57.8 | 38.8 |
| AZ 14 | 670 | 308 | 7.5 | 62.0 | 41.7 |
| AZ 16 | 670 | 322 | 8.0 | 66.5 | 44.7 |
| AZ 18 | 670 | 345 | 9.0 | 75.0 | 50.4 |
| AZ 20 | 670 | 358 | 10.0 | 83.5 | 56.1 |
| AZ 22 | 670 | 367 | 11.0 | 92.0 | 61.8 |
| AZ 24 | 670 | 378 | 12.0 | 100.5 | 67.5 |
| AZ 26 | 670 | 396 | 13.0 | 109.0 | 73.2 |
| AZ 28 | 670 | 408 | 14.0 | 117.5 | 79.0 |
| AZ 30 | 670 | 422 | 15.0 | 126.0 | 84.7 |
| AZ 34 | 670 | 444 | 17.0 | 143.0 | 96.1 |
| AZ 38 | 670 | 465 | 19.0 | 160.0 | 107.5 |
| AZ 42 | 670 | 487 | 21.0 | 177.0 | 118.9 |
| AZ 46 | 670 | 508 | 23.0 | 194.0 | 130.4 |
| AZ 50 | 670 | 529 | 25.0 | 211.0 | 141.8 |
Z Type Sheet Piles (PZC Series) – Weight in kg/m
| Section | Width (in) | Width (mm) | Height (in) | Weight (lb/ft) | Weight (kg/m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PZC 12 | 27.88 | 708 | 12.52 | 46.4 | 69.1 |
| PZC 13 | 27.88 | 708 | 12.56 | 50.4 | 75.0 |
| PZC 14 | 27.88 | 708 | 12.60 | 55.0 | 81.9 |
| PZC 17 | 25.00 | 635 | 15.21 | 46.4 | 69.1 |
| PZC 18 | 25.00 | 635 | 15.25 | 50.4 | 75.0 |
| PZC 19 | 25.00 | 635 | 15.30 | 55.0 | 81.9 |
| PZC 26 | 27.88 | 708 | 17.70 | 73.9 | 110.0 |
| PZC 28 | 27.88 | 708 | 18.00 | 80.4 | 119.7 |
| PZC 29 | 27.88 | 708 | 18.20 | 84.0 | 125.0 |
My Experience
When I quote a project, I always list the weight in kg/m6. For the riverbank project, the weight was 60 kg/m. For the port project, it was 109 kg/m. The client uses that number to calculate shipping.
Steel Sheet pile specifications
Steel sheet pile specifications define the section, weight per meter1, steel grade, and other properties required for a project.
Steel sheet pile specifications include the pile type (U or Z), section designation, weight per meter1 (kg/m), steel grade, dimensions, and interlock type. The weight per meter1 is a key part of the specification because it affects shipping and handling.
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Global Specification Standards
Let me explain the specification systems used around the world.
European Standard (EN 10248)2
U type: U 400 x 125-13 (width x height-thickness)
Z type: AZ 26 (section modulus in 100 cm³/m)
Weight per meter: Listed in manufacturer data
North American Standard (ASTM)
PZC series: PZC 13 (manufacturer code)
PZ series: PZ 27 (weight per square foot)
Weight per meter: 75 kg/m for PZC 13, 40 kg/m for PZ 27
Asian Standard (Type System)
Type 3: U 400 x 125-13, 60 kg/m
Type 4: U 400 x 170-15.5, 76 kg/m
Type 6: U 600 x 180-13.4, 82 kg/m
My Experience
When I receive a specification, I check the weight per meter1 first. For the riverbank project, the specification said Type 3. I knew that meant 60 kg/m. For the port project, the specification said AZ 26. I knew that meant 109 kg/m.
Sheet pile type 4 specification
Type 41 is a common specification in Asia and the Middle East. It refers to a U-type sheet pile with specific dimensions and weight.
Sheet pile Type 41 has a width of 400 mm, height of 170 mm, thickness of 15.5 mm, weight of 76.1 kg/m, and section modulus of 2,470 cm³/m. It is equivalent to U 400 x 170-15.5 under EN 10248 and is widely used for retaining walls2 and port structures3.
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Complete Type System Specifications
Here are the complete Type system specifications.
| Type | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Thickness (mm) | Weight (kg/m) | S (cm³/m) | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 | 400 | 100 | 10.5 | 48.0 | 1,080 | Light retaining, temporary |
| Type 3 | 400 | 125 | 13.0 | 60.0 | 1,590 | General retaining, river banks |
| Type 41 | 400 | 170 | 15.5 | 76.1 | 2,470 | Moderate to heavy retaining |
| Type 5 | 400 | 170 | 18.0 | 86.0 | 2,800 | Heavy retaining |
| Type 6 | 600 | 180 | 13.4 | 81.6 | 3,820 | Deep excavations |
| Type 7 | 600 | 210 | 18.0 | 106.2 | 5,730 | Ports, deep water |
Type 41 Detailed Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 400 mm |
| Height | 170 mm |
| Web thickness | 15.5 mm |
| Flange thickness | 15.5 mm |
| Weight per meter | 76.1 kg/m |
| Section modulus | 2,470 cm³/m |
| Moment of inertia | 21,000 cm⁴/m |
| Cross-sectional area | 96.8 cm² |
| Interlock | Larssen ball-and-socket |
| Steel grade | Typically S355GP or equivalent |
Type 41 Applications
- Retaining walls up to 8 meters high
- Port and harbor structures
- Permanent marine walls
- Deep excavations in moderate soil
- Bridge abutments
Equivalents to Type 41
- EN 10248: U 400 x 170-15.5
- ASTM: Equivalent U section
- Nucor: Equivalent U section
My Experience
I have supplied Type 41 piles for projects across Asia and the Middle East. For a port project in Iraq, we used Type 41 for the quay wall. The weight of 76 kg/m meant each 15-meter pile weighed 1,140 kg. The contractor handled them with a medium-sized crane.
Conclusion
A standard steel sheet pile weight table1 provides weight per meter (kg/m) for U type, Z type, and PZC sections. Use the weight calculator2 to determine total project tonnage. Type 4 is a common Asian specification with weight 76.1 kg/m.
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