This tool estimates tray self-weight from material density and an approximate metal volume. For solid and perforated trays, it treats the tray as a formed sheet: Developed sheet width per meter: Dev = W + 2H + 2R Metal volume per meter: V = Dev × t × 1 × (1 − Open%). Find the volume of the cable tray: This depends on the dimensions (width, height, thickness) and length of the tray. Now, let's look at the specifics of Cable Tray Weight Calculation for each tray type. Export results instantly for schedules, submittals, and field checks. Density values are typical engineering references. Large diameter more rigid cable i. Rung spacing 150 mm (6"), 225 mm (9"), and 300 mm (12"). An average load is 75 kg/m (165 lbs/ft). This is because the load capacity of the cable tray needs to be enough to support the cables, wires, and other items in its system. Wind Load (W): Forces exerted by wind on outdoor installations. Snow Load (S):. At first, I think, you have to calculate the cable tray load [of cables], to state the type of tray: metallic [steel, aluminum],fiberglass and other,the standard type-for instance according to NEMA VE-1 or IEC 61537 or else, including a safety factor [may be 1.