EXAMPLE 1) Welding Time = Wt/Ft of Weld x Ft of Weld Deposition Rate x Operating Factor Substituting the values in Example 1: . 814 x 1,280 5.36 x .

How many inches can be welded in an hour?

The average welder can complete about 140 inches of weld per hour. The number of welds per hour is the same as the diameter of the pipe. You can get an hourly rate of pipeline joints.

How many feet can you weld in an hour?

We generally figure 10 feet an hour as a conservative number for shop welding. That accounts for easy and difficult work averaging out.