Metal Density Reference Table
A comprehensive reference of density values for common metals and alloys used in engineering, manufacturing, and construction. Use these values for accurate weight calculations.
Complete Metal Density Table
| Metal | Density (g/cm³) | Density (kg/m³) | Relative Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy Steel | 7.85 | 7,850 | 7.85 |
| Aluminum | 2.70 | 2,700 | 2.70 |
| Beryllium | 1.85 | 1,850 | 1.85 |
| Brass | 8.50 | 8,500 | 8.50 |
| Bronze | 8.80 | 8,800 | 8.80 |
| Cast Iron | 7.20 | 7,200 | 7.20 |
| Chromium | 7.19 | 7,190 | 7.19 |
| Cobalt | 8.90 | 8,900 | 8.90 |
| Copper | 8.96 | 8,960 | 8.96 |
| Copper Alloys | 8.75 | 8,750 | 8.75 |
| Gold | 19.32 | 19,320 | 19.32 |
| Lead | 11.34 | 11,340 | 11.34 |
| Magnesium | 1.74 | 1,740 | 1.74 |
| Molybdenum | 10.28 | 10,280 | 10.28 |
| Nickel | 8.90 | 8,900 | 8.90 |
| Palladium | 12.02 | 12,020 | 12.02 |
| Plastic | 1.20 | 1,200 | 1.20 |
| Platinum | 21.45 | 21,450 | 21.45 |
| Silver | 10.49 | 10,490 | 10.49 |
| Stainless Steel | 8.00 | 8,000 | 8.00 |
| Steel | 7.85 | 7,850 | 7.85 |
| Tin | 7.31 | 7,310 | 7.31 |
| Titanium | 4.50 | 4,500 | 4.50 |
| Tungsten | 19.25 | 19,250 | 19.25 |
| Vanadium | 6.11 | 6,110 | 6.11 |
| Zinc | 7.10 | 7,100 | 7.10 |
Metal Density Comparison
Light Metals (<5 g/cm³)
- Aluminum: 2.70 g/cm³
- Beryllium: 1.85 g/cm³
- Magnesium: 1.74 g/cm³
- Plastic: 1.20 g/cm³
- Titanium: 4.50 g/cm³
Medium Density Metals (5-10 g/cm³)
- Alloy Steel: 7.85 g/cm³
- Brass: 8.50 g/cm³
- Bronze: 8.80 g/cm³
- Cast Iron: 7.20 g/cm³
- Chromium: 7.19 g/cm³
- Cobalt: 8.90 g/cm³
- Copper: 8.96 g/cm³
- Copper Alloys: 8.75 g/cm³
- Nickel: 8.90 g/cm³
- Stainless Steel: 8.00 g/cm³
- Steel: 7.85 g/cm³
- Tin: 7.31 g/cm³
- Vanadium: 6.11 g/cm³
- Zinc: 7.10 g/cm³
Heavy Metals (>10 g/cm³)
- Gold: 19.32 g/cm³
- Lead: 11.34 g/cm³
- Molybdenum: 10.28 g/cm³
- Palladium: 12.02 g/cm³
- Platinum: 21.45 g/cm³
- Silver: 10.49 g/cm³
- Tungsten: 19.25 g/cm³
Understanding Metal Density
Density is a fundamental property of materials, defined as mass per unit volume. For metals, density is typically expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
Metal density is influenced by several factors:
- Atomic mass and atomic radius of the constituent elements
- Crystal structure and atomic packing efficiency
- Presence of alloying elements and their concentration
- Processing methods and resulting microstructure
- Temperature (metals expand when heated, reducing their density)
Understanding metal density is crucial for weight calculations, material selection, buoyancy calculations, and many engineering applications.
Applications of Metal Density Data
Engineering Applications
- Weight calculations for structural components
- Material selection based on weight requirements
- Structural analysis and load calculations
- Thermal mass considerations
- Vibration and acoustic analysis
Manufacturing Applications
- Material procurement and inventory management
- Cost estimation and quotation preparation
- Shipping and logistics planning
- Quality control and material verification
- Process optimization for casting and forming
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