2" x 2" x 0.12" wall aluminum square tube weighs 1.056 lb per ft (1.57 kg per m). Weight = cross-section area x length x 0.0975 lb per cubic inch.
How much does aluminum square tube weigh per foot?
| Size | Area (sq in) | lb per ft | kg per m | 12 ft length, lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.75" x 0.75" x 0.065" wall | 0.1781 | 0.208 | 0.31 | 2.5 |
| 1" x 1" x 0.065" wall | 0.2431 | 0.284 | 0.42 | 3.4 |
| 1" x 1" x 0.12" wall | 0.4224 | 0.494 | 0.74 | 5.9 |
| 1.5" x 1.5" x 0.12" wall | 0.6624 | 0.775 | 1.15 | 9.3 |
| 2" x 2" x 0.12" wall | 0.9024 | 1.056 | 1.57 | 12.7 |
| 2" x 2" x 0.25" wall | 1.7500 | 2.047 | 3.05 | 24.6 |
| 3" x 3" x 0.1875" wall | 2.1094 | 2.468 | 3.67 | 29.6 |
| 4" x 4" x 0.25" wall | 3.7500 | 4.388 | 6.53 | 52.7 |
Formula: area = outside squared minus (outside minus 2 x wall) squared; weight = area x length x 0.0975 lb/in3. Corner radii are ignored, so real stock runs one to three percent lighter than the table. For any other size use the metal weight calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the weight of aluminum square tube?
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 = outside squared minus (outside minus 2 x wall) squared. 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.
Other aluminum shapes
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Weights from typical published densities; actual alloys and mill tolerances vary by a few percent. Not an engineering load calculation.