Dimensions and profiles
Cut list
| Part | Profile | Length (mm) | Qty | kg each | kg total |
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Bars to buy
| Profile | Metres used | Pieces | Bars | Waste | kg used | kg bought |
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How it is calculated
- Each leaf has a frame of 4 profiles: two uprights over the full height and two rails between them.
- The pickets sit between the frame rails, over the full inner height; their number is chosen so the clear gap is equal and no larger than you set.
- Intermediate rails run the full inner width, welded behind the pickets.
- The posts (optional) are two, with the height of the gate plus the buried part.
- Rectangular profiles are mounted with the long side in the plane of the gate.
- Bars are filled simply: longest pieces first, with the blade thickness between them. The cutting program usually finds a better arrangement.
- The weight uses the chosen material (carbon steel, 7.85 g/cm³, by default) and the same formulas as the weight calculator, with the rounded corners of the tubes (EN 10219).
- For each profile you can choose “Custom profile”, with your own dimensions (square or rectangular tube, round or square bar, flat bar), and the material can be anything, with your own density.
A material estimate, not a strength calculation. For large, automated or wind-exposed constructions, ask for a strength calculation.
Frequently asked questions
How many 6 m bars do I need for a gate?
It depends on the dimensions and the profiles. The calculator makes the cut list and places the pieces on bars, with the blade thickness between them, so it shows how many bars you buy for each profile.
What gap do I leave between pickets?
For children’s safety, at most 100 mm clear between pickets is often recommended, a rule commonly used for fences and railings (check the standards that apply). The calculator chooses the number of pickets so that the gap is equal and no larger than you set.
Which profile do I choose for the gate frame?
In workshop practice, a yard gate often uses 40×40×2 or 40×40×3 square tube; for wide or heavy leaves, a thicker frame (50×50×3, 60×40×3). It is not a standard: for large, automated or wind-exposed gates, ask for a strength calculation.
Why does the weight of the gate matter?
The weight per leaf helps you choose hinges, rollers or a motor. The calculator gives it for each leaf, without accessories (hinges, locks, sheet or ornaments).
What does the calculator not include?
Hinges, lock, rollers or rail, motor, sheet, ornaments, paint or galvanising, welding consumption and labour. It does not check the strength of the structure either.