Aluminum sheet data

ALUMINIUM dendity

1. Zxz\zxAluminum sheet

How to calculate the weight
The weight of sheet is easily calculated. Simply multiply the appropriate alloy density
(see chart below) by the length, width, and thickness of the required part (see worked
example below and note that we have used the density of alloy 2014 as the basis for
our calculations).
Metric density (g/cm³) x T x W x L = weight
Example 2.80g/cm³ x 0.80mm x 1.25m x 2.5m = 7.00 kg

Imperial density (lbs/in³) x T x W x L = weight
Example 0.101 lbs/in³ x 0.063in x 48in x 144in = 43.98 lbs
z\zx
For imperial weight calculations certain measurements (fractions) need to be converted
to decimal inches.
For an accurate calculation it is also important to allow for the rolling tolerance which
affects the thickness and the cutting tolerances which affect the width and length. These
vary from thickness to thickness – please contact us for details.
Metric
Thickness Size Weight
mm m kg/sheet
0.30 2.5 x 1.25 2.63
0.40 2.5 x 1.25 3.50

0.50 2.5 x 1.25 4.38

2. 0.60 2.5 x 1.25 5.25

0.80 2.5 x 1.25 7.00

1.00 2.5 x 1.25 8.75

1.20 2.5 x 1.25 10.50
1.27 2.5 x 1.25 11.11

1.60 2.5 x 1.25 14.00

2.00 2.5 x 1.25 17.50


2.50 2.5 x 1.25 21.88

3.00 2.5 x 1.25 26.25

4.00 2.5 x 1.25 35.00

5.00 2.5 x 1.25 43.75
6.00 2.5 x 1.25 52.50
6.35 2.5 x 1.25 55.56
Density based on 2.80 g/cm³ (0.101 lbs/in³)

3. Imperial
Thickness Size Weight
in ft lbs/sheet
0.012 12 x 4 8.38
0.016 12 x 4 11.19
0.018 12 x 4 12.57

0.020 12 x 4 13.96

0.025 12 x 4 17.45

0.032 12 x 4 22.34

0.040 12 x 4 27.92

0.050 12 x 4 34.91
0.063 12 x 4 43.98

0.070 12 x 4 48.87

0.080 12 x 4 55.85
0.090 12 x 4 62.83

0.100 12 x 4 69.81

4. 0.125 12 x 4 87.26

0.188 12 x 4 131.25


0.250 12 x 4 174.53
Densities of common alloys
The density of an alloy is determined by its chemical composition – the purer alloys are
lighter and those which have a greater content of other elements are heavier. As can be
seen from the chart, the density of individual alloys can vary from 2.63 to 2.85
g/cm
3
(0.095 to 0.103 lbs/in
3
) or 7.7 %. Therefore in calculating the weight of a
component it is important to use the density of the alloy concerned.
Alloy g/cm3 lbs/in3
1200 2.71 0.098
2014 2.80 0.101
2017 2.79 0.101
2024 2.77 0.100
2124 2.77 0.100
2219 2.85 0.103
2524 2.78 0.100
2618 2.77 0.100
3003 2.73 0.099
3103 2.74 0.099
5056 2.63 0.095
5083 2.66 0.096

5. 5086 2.66 0.096
5251 2.69 0.097
5754 2.67 0.097
6013 2.71 0.098
6056 2.72 0.098
6061 2.71 0.098
6082 2.71 0.098
7050 2.82 0.102
7075 2.80 0.101
7449 2.85 0.103
7475 2.80

Aluminium Sheet Page 26/04/09 V1.0 http://www.farnell.com http://www.newark.com
http://www.cpc.co.uk Thickness Unit Weight (kg/sqm) Weight (kg) per Sheet Size 2000 x 1000 2000 x
1250 2500 x 1000 2500 x 1250 3000 x 1250 3000 x 1500 1.2 3.252 6.50 8.13 8.13 10.2 12.2 14.6 1.5
4.065 8.13 10.2 10.2 12.7 15.2 18.3 2 5.420 10.8 13.6 13.6 16.9 20.3 24.4 3 8.130 16.3 20.3 20.3 25.4
30.5 36.6 Thickness Thickness Tolerance (+ or -) for Given Width 501 to 1000 1001 to 1500 1501 to 2000
2001 to 2500 2501 to 3000 1.21 to 1.60 0.09 0.14 0.18 0.24 0.30 2.01 to 2.50 0.11 0.16 0.22 0.32 0.38
2.51 to 3.00 0.13 0.20 0.26 0.36 0.42 Thickness Width Tolerance (+ or -) for Given Widths 500 to 1000
1001 to 2000 2001 to 3500 0.20 to 3.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Dimensions : Millimetres Dimensions : Millimetres
Dimensions : Millimetres Tolerance Thickness Width for Sheet Aluminium Sheet Page 26/04/09 V1.0
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Millimetres Thickness Length Tolerance (+ or -) for Given Lengths Up to 1000 1001 to 2000 2001 to 3001
3001 to 5000 5001 to 7500 7501 to 10,000 10,001 to 12,500 12,501 to 15,001 0.20 to 3.00 2.0 3.0 4.0
5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 Sheet: Aluminium sheet is defined as cold-rolled material over 0.2mm thick but not
exceeding 6mm thick. Alloy Selection Guide: The wide range of alloys available can be broadly split into
two groups, the work hardening alloys and the heat treatable alloys. It is important to advise your
supplier if you intend to spin, draw or anodise the product. Heat-treatable Alloys: The strongest of the
aluminium alloys are those that gain strength by special heat-treatment process. The alloys are
identified by the suffix ‘T’ plus the addition of digits denoting variation of heat-treatment. 2014A: One of
the most widely used heat-treatable alloys, it offers a high strength with excellent machinability. It is
widely used in highly stressed aircraft applications where strength to weight ratio is critical. The alloy
has only fair corrosion resistance and so is frequently specified with a pure aluminium cladding. It does
not respond well to MIG and TIG welding. 6082: This medium/high strength alloy is the most popular of

6. the heat treatable alloys. Normally supplied in the fully treated condition. Can also be fully annealed to
allow cold working to be carried out. This alloy is readily anodised, machined and welded thus providing
a good multi-purpose, durable and heat resistant alloy. 7075: This is a high strength Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy.
The tensile strength is typically 565MPa thus offering an outstanding strength to weight ratio for critical
applications. Work hardening alloys: Alloys in this group harden and increase in strength as they are
cold-rolled (or worked). Any one alloy, therefore, can have different strength and ductility properties
depending upon how much cold-working has imposed. The degree of cold-working is denoted in the
alloy designation by a suffix letter (H) and a digit from 1 to 8 indicating increasing strength. Maximum
ductility, often desirable for subsequent forming operations, is obtained by annealing a process in which
the metal is heated to a temperature of around 360°C to remove the effects of any cold-working.
Annealed metal is denoted by the suffix ‘O’ in the alloy designation. 1050, 1080 and 1200: Commercially
pure aluminium of varying grades of purity. These are easily formed and joined, but naturally have the
lowest strength characteristics of all the alloys. Highly resistant to weathering and to chemical attack,
these alloys are ideal for chemical processing plant applications where strength is not critical; pressings
requiring high ductility and many panelling applications. 3103 and 3105: 3103 is a very popular alloy that
offers higher strength than commercial purity metal but which retains excellent ductility, good corrosion
resistance and joining properties. The alloy is widely used in the building and transport industries for a
variety of flat and profile panelling and roofing applications. 3105 can be considered the “Green Alloy”,
being a resource friendly alloy manufactured almost exclusively from recycled material. The finished
sheet and strip has accurate and consistent mechanical properties and forming characteristics. This alloy
is particularly suitable for painting, making it popular and widely used in the sign making and building
products industries. Anodising, however, is not recommended. 5005: An alloy with a small percentage of
added magnesium which has been formulated for decorative and architectural used where good
anodising quality is required. Aluminium Sheet Page 26/04/09 V1.0 http://www.farnell.com
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