Material Weight Comparisons

    Side-by-side density and weight data for 15 material pairs. Pick a comparison below to see detailed tables, property breakdowns, and FAQs.

    Stone

    Granite vs Marble

    172 lb/ft³vs169 lb/ft³

    2% density difference

    Granite vs Quartzite

    172 lb/ft³vs165 lb/ft³

    4% density difference

    Granite vs Concrete

    172 lb/ft³vs150 lb/ft³

    15% density difference

    Marble vs Limestone

    169 lb/ft³vs162 lb/ft³

    4% density difference

    Metal

    Steel vs Aluminum

    490 lb/ft³vs169 lb/ft³

    190% density difference

    Steel vs Stainless Steel

    490 lb/ft³vs499 lb/ft³

    2% density difference

    Copper vs Brass

    559 lb/ft³vs531 lb/ft³

    5% density difference

    Lumber & Engineered Wood

    MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) vs Plywood

    47 lb/ft³vs35 lb/ft³

    34% density difference

    Oak Wood vs Pine Wood

    47 lb/ft³vs34 lb/ft³

    38% density difference

    Cedar Wood vs Pine Wood

    24 lb/ft³vs34 lb/ft³

    42% density difference

    Plywood vs OSB (Oriented Strand Board)

    35 lb/ft³vs40 lb/ft³

    14% density difference

    Walnut Wood vs Maple Wood

    41 lb/ft³vs44 lb/ft³

    7% density difference

    Masonry

    Concrete vs Brick

    150 lb/ft³vs120 lb/ft³

    25% density difference

    Ceramics

    Ceramic Tile vs Porcelain Tile

    125 lb/ft³vs150 lb/ft³

    20% density difference

    Glass & Plastic

    Last updated: February 2026