Plating Weight and Metal Cost Calculator (Gold, Silver, Palladium, Nickel, Tin)
Mass and metal value of a plating layer from area, thickness and metal.
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Mass = area × thickness × density (Au 19.32, Ag 10.49, Pd 12.02, Ni 8.91, Sn 7.31, Cu 8.96 g/cm³). This is the metal in the deposited layer only: it assumes uniform thickness and does not include dragout, anodes, losses, process or labour cost, so actual plating cost is higher. Enter the current metal price you use for quotes.
For preliminary assessment only — the final decision must follow the manufacturer’s datasheet and the applicable NEC / IEC / UL standards. Results are calculated from the standard formulas stated on this page and are for design estimates only. They are not a rating of any specific part — always confirm current, voltage, temperature and environment limits against the manufacturer’s datasheet for the part you intend to use.
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