0.5" x 2" aluminum flat bar weighs 1.170 lb per ft (1.74 kg per m). Weight = cross-section area x length x 0.0975 lb per cubic inch.
How much does aluminum flat bar weigh per foot?
| Size | Area (sq in) | lb per ft | kg per m | 12 ft length, lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.125" x 1" | 0.1250 | 0.146 | 0.22 | 1.8 |
| 0.25" x 1" | 0.2500 | 0.292 | 0.44 | 3.5 |
| 0.25" x 1.5" | 0.3750 | 0.439 | 0.65 | 5.3 |
| 0.25" x 2" | 0.5000 | 0.585 | 0.87 | 7.0 |
| 0.375" x 2" | 0.7500 | 0.878 | 1.31 | 10.5 |
| 0.5" x 2" | 1.0000 | 1.170 | 1.74 | 14.0 |
| 0.25" x 3" | 0.7500 | 0.878 | 1.31 | 10.5 |
| 0.5" x 3" | 1.5000 | 1.755 | 2.61 | 21.1 |
| 0.5" x 4" | 2.0000 | 2.340 | 3.48 | 28.1 |
| 0.5" x 6" | 3.0000 | 3.510 | 5.22 | 42.1 |
Formula: area = width x thickness; weight = area x length x 0.0975 lb/in3. For any other size use the metal weight calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the weight of aluminum flat bar?
Multiply the cross-section area in square inches by the length in inches and by the density, 0.0975 lb per cubic inch for aluminum (6061). For this shape the area is: area = width x thickness. A foot of stock is 12 inches, so weight per foot is area x 12 x 0.0975.
How does aluminum compare with steel by weight?
Aluminum is 66% lighter than carbon steel for the same size: 0.0975 lb per cubic inch against 0.2836. The same bar or plate in aluminum weighs 0.34 times the steel figure.
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Weights from typical published densities; actual alloys and mill tolerances vary by a few percent. Not an engineering load calculation.