1. ZxzzxAluminum 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) xT x W x L = weight
Example 0.101 lbs/in³ x0.063in x 48in x 144in = 43.98 lbs
zzx
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/cm3 (0.095 to 0.103 lbs/in3) 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
AluminiumSheetPage 26/04/09 V1.0 http://www.farnell.comhttp://www.newark.com
http://www.cpc.co.ukThicknessUnitWeight(kg/sqm) Weight(kg) perSheetSize2000 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 ThicknessThicknessTolerance (+or -) for GivenWidth501 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 ThicknessWidthTolerance (+or -) for GivenWidths500 to 1000
1001 to 2000 2001 to 3500 0.20 to 3.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Dimensions:MillimetresDimensions:Millimetres
Dimensions:MillimetresTolerance ThicknessWidthforSheetAluminiumSheetPage 26/04/09 V1.0
http://www.farnell.comhttp://www.newark.comhttp://www.cpc.co.ukLengthDimensions:
MillimetresThicknessLengthTolerance (+or -) for GivenLengthsUp 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:Aluminiumsheetisdefinedascold-rolledmaterialover0.2mmthickbut not
exceeding6mmthick.AlloySelectionGuide:The wide range of alloysavailable canbe broadlysplitinto
twogroups,the workhardeningalloysandthe heattreatable alloys.Itisimportanttoadvise your
supplierif youintendtospin,draworanodise the product.Heat-treatableAlloys:The strongestof the
aluminiumalloysare those thatgainstrengthbyspecial heat-treatmentprocess.The alloysare
identifiedbythe suffix ‘T’plusthe additionof digitsdenotingvariationof heat-treatment.2014A: One of
the most widelyusedheat-treatable alloys,itoffersahighstrengthwithexcellentmachinability.Itis
widelyusedinhighlystressedaircraftapplicationswherestrengthtoweightratioiscritical.The alloy
has onlyfaircorrosionresistance andsoisfrequentlyspecifiedwithapure aluminiumcladding.Itdoes
not respondwell toMIG andTIG welding.6082: Thismedium/highstrengthalloyisthe mostpopularof
6. the heat treatable alloys.Normallysuppliedinthe fullytreatedcondition.Canalsobe fullyannealedto
allowcoldworkingtobe carriedout. Thisalloyisreadilyanodised,machinedandweldedthusproviding
a good multi-purpose,durable andheatresistantalloy.7075: Thisis a highstrengthAl-Zn-Mg-Cualloy.
The tensile strengthistypically565MPa thusofferinganoutstandingstrengthtoweightratioforcritical
applications.Workhardeningalloys:Alloysinthisgrouphardenandincrease instrengthastheyare
cold-rolled(orworked).Anyone alloy,therefore,canhave differentstrengthandductilityproperties
dependinguponhowmuchcold-workinghasimposed.The degreeof cold-workingisdenotedinthe
alloydesignationbyasuffix letter(H) andadigitfrom1 to 8 indicatingincreasingstrength.Maximum
ductility,oftendesirable forsubsequent formingoperations,isobtainedbyannealingaprocessinwhich
the metal isheatedto a temperature of around360°C to remove the effectsof anycold-working.
Annealedmetal isdenotedbythe suffix ‘O’inthe alloydesignation.1050, 1080 and 1200: Commercially
pure aluminiumof varyinggradesof purity.These are easilyformedandjoined,butnaturallyhave the
loweststrengthcharacteristicsof all the alloys.Highlyresistanttoweatheringandtochemical attack,
these alloysare ideal forchemical processingplantapplicationswhere strengthisnotcritical;pressings
requiringhighductilityandmanypanellingapplications.3103 and 3105: 3103 isa verypopularalloythat
offershigherstrengththancommercial puritymetalbutwhichretainsexcellent ductility,goodcorrosion
resistance andjoiningproperties.The alloyiswidelyusedinthe buildingandtransportindustriesfora
varietyof flatand profile panellingandroofingapplications.3105 can be consideredthe “GreenAlloy”,
beinga resource friendlyalloymanufacturedalmostexclusivelyfromrecycledmaterial.The finished
sheetandstriphas accurate and consistentmechanical propertiesandformingcharacteristics.Thisalloy
isparticularlysuitable forpainting,makingitpopularandwidelyusedinthe signmakingandbuilding
productsindustries.Anodising,however,isnotrecommended.5005: An alloywitha small percentage of
addedmagnesiumwhichhasbeenformulatedfordecorative andarchitectural usedwhere good
anodisingqualityisrequired.AluminiumSheetPage 26/04/09 V1.0 http://www.farnell.com
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