https://www.weldfabworld.com/weld-consumable-calculation/ Welding consumable calculation involves determining the volume and then the weight of weld metal needed, accounting for joint geometry, material density, and the deposition efficiency of the welding process. The process starts with calculating the weld's cross-sectional area using joint dimensions, multiplying by weld length to find the volume, and then converting volume to weight using the specific gravity of the filler metal. Finally, t