Specific Weight of Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys in a Table

In production practice, many different structures are made using metals and metal-based alloys with special properties. A functional feature of the production process is the correct choice of the required metal or metal alloy. Designers pay attention to the following selection criteria:

• Strength
• Yield behavior
• Elasticity
• Stability of characteristics across a wide range of temperature conditions

It is equally important to calculate the required amount of metal for a specific structure or device. In common searches these values are often called the specific weight of aluminum, but values in g/cm³ and kg/m³ are technically density. The calculation uses the formula: ρ = m / V, where ρ is density, m is mass and V is volume.

Specific weight of aluminum alloys in a table

Volumetric weight of aluminum

The density of pure aluminum at room temperature is usually taken as about 2.70 g/cm³, or roughly 2700 kg/m³. Reference sources may give close values such as 2.698-2.71 g/cm³ depending on temperature, purity and rounding.

For practical calculations, the weight of aluminum in 1 m³ is used most often. The higher the alloy density, the greater the mass of a part with the same volume. Small variations in the table are caused by alloying elements and allowable batch deviations.

In industry, the following groups of aluminum-based alloys are the most common:

• Primary aluminum alloy.
• Technical aluminum alloy.
• Casting alloy.
• Aluminum alloy for deoxidation.
• Wrought aluminum alloy.
• Antifriction aluminum alloy.

Commonly used additives include magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc and silicon. Additives help improve the properties of the main element. Among the quality characteristics useful in the manufacture of various mechanisms and structures are:

• Strength
• Ductility
• Weldability
• Corrosion resistance
• Stress corrosion resistance
• Vibration resistance
• Resistance to temperature changes
• Slowing of natural aging
• Acceleration of artificial aging

Aluminum is a key component in many compounds of elements and greatly simplifies the production of many structures. Aluminum alloys and compounds are used in aircraft manufacturing, rocket engineering, defense and construction industries. Many parts of cars and railway cars are also made using aluminum structures.