Computer Aided Design

(CAD)

Week 12 :: Calculating the Volume & Density

of 3D Solid Models
 Calculate the Volume of a 3D
Object in AutoCAD
 AutoCAD automatically gives the volume
for any 3D Object (from the following drop-down
menus):

TOOLS
-> Inquiry
-> Region/Mass Properties

(and then click on the object to obtain the information for.)

Note – “Union” separate extrusions/solids etc. to get the
total volume firstly!!
 Calculate the Weight of a 3D
Object in AutoCAD
Both the Volume and Density of a 3D object are
required to obtain its Weight.

Weight (g) = Volume (mm3) X Density (g/mm)

g = grams
mm = millimeters
 Example Weight Calculation ::
Question
Draw a Square 50mm x 50mm and Extrude it
50mm in AutoCAD.

Obtain the volume of the Cube using AutoCAD.

Assuming the Cube is made out of Brass

having a Density of: 8500kg/m3

Calculate the Weight of the Cube of Brass (g)

 Example Weight Calculation ::
Solution
Total Volume (using AutoCAD) is:
125000mm3

Density is: 8500kg/m3

Converting to g/mm = 0.0085g/mm

Weight (g) = 125000mm X 0.0085g/mm

Weight = 1062.5g