Engineering English
Weight
Engineering Fundamentals · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: The downward force exerted on a body by gravity, equal to its mass multiplied by gravitational acceleration.
Example in context
“The weight of the roof is transferred through the columns down to the foundation.”
“Çatının ağırlığı kolonlar aracılığıyla temele aktarılır.”
Where engineers use it
Weight is the gravity force that structures and machines must carry; engineers include self-weight in load calculations, lifting plans, and transport checks, converting mass to weight with gravitational acceleration.
Practice: can you use “Weight” at work?
A storage tank will be filled with liquid on an elevated platform. Determine the total weight the platform must support and identify where it acts.
Show a model answer
“The structure must support its own weight plus the applied loads.”
“Weight” in 21 languages
| English | Weight |
|---|---|
| Turkish | ağırlık |
| French | poids |
| German | Gewicht |
| Spanish | peso |
| Chinese | 重量 |
| Arabic | وزن |
| Portuguese | peso |
| Russian | вес |
| Japanese | 重量 |
| Italian | peso |
| Vietnamese | trọng lượng |
| Hindi | भार |
| Thai | น้ำหนัก |
| Indonesian | berat |
| Korean | 무게 |
| Bengali | ওজন |
| Dutch | gewicht |
| Swedish | vikt |
| Finnish | paino |
| Ukrainian | вага |
Frequently asked questions
What does Weight mean in engineering?
The downward force exerted on a body by gravity, equal to its mass multiplied by gravitational acceleration. In Engineering Fundamentals, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Weight?
Weight is pronounced /weɪt/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Weight used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The weight of the roof is transferred through the columns down to the foundation.”
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