How much does steel weigh per cubic foot?

Steel weighs 490 lb/ft³ (7,850 kg/m³). Stainless steel is slightly heavier at approximately 500 lb/ft³.

How does aluminum weight compare to steel?

Aluminum is about 35% the weight of steel. A cubic foot of aluminum weighs 169 lbs vs 490 lbs for steel.

What is the heaviest common metal?

Lead (708 lb/ft³), tungsten (1,206 lb/ft³), and gold (1,206 lb/ft³) are the heaviest metals in our calculator.

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