Aluminum Weight Calculator
Calculate aluminum weight by alloy type, shape, and dimensions for construction projects
Calculate Aluminum Weight
Select the specific aluminum alloy or use average density
Total number of aluminum pieces
Weight Calculation Results
Formula: Weight = Volume × Density × Number of Pieces
Calculation: 0.000000 m³ × 2700 kg/m³ × 1 = 0.000 kg
Alloy: Average Aluminum (2700 kg/m³)
Example Calculation
Aluminum Sheet (4×8 feet, 1/4 inch thick)
Material: Aluminum 6061 (2700 kg/m³)
Dimensions: 4 ft × 8 ft × 0.25 in
Volume: 4 × 8 × (0.25/12) = 0.6667 ft³
Volume in m³: 0.6667 × 0.0283168 = 0.01888 m³
Calculation
Weight = Volume × Density
Weight = 0.01888 m³ × 2700 kg/m³
Weight = 50.97 kg (112.37 lbs)
Common Aluminum Alloys
6061
2700 kg/m³
Structural applications, general purpose
5083
2650 kg/m³
Marine applications, high strength
7075
2800 kg/m³
Aircraft structures, high strength
Density Reference
Aluminum Tips
Aluminum is about 1/3 the weight of steel
Different alloys have different densities
Consider thickness in millimeters for thin sheets
Account for material waste in projects
Understanding Aluminum Weight Calculations
Basic Formula
The weight of aluminum is calculated using the fundamental physics equation: Weight = Volume × Density. The density varies significantly between different aluminum alloys.
Weight = Volume × Density × Quantity
Alloy Differences
Different aluminum alloys have different densities due to their composition. For example, 7075 aluminum (2800 kg/m³) is denser than 5083 aluminum (2650 kg/m³).
Volume Calculations
- •Rectangle: Length × Width × Thickness
- •Circle: π × radius² × thickness
- •Tube: π × (outer_r² - inner_r²) × length
- •Sphere: (4/3) × π × radius³
Practical Applications
Accurate weight calculations are crucial for structural engineering, transportation planning, material costs, and load calculations in construction projects.
Common Uses by Alloy
6061 Aluminum
Structural components, frames, general construction
5083 Aluminum
Marine applications, pressure vessels, cryogenic tanks
7075 Aluminum
Aircraft structures, high-stress applications
Note: When working with very thin sheets, use millimeters or thousandths of an inch for thickness to ensure accuracy.