WeightCalculation

6061 Aluminum (AlMg1SiCu) Hexagon Bar

Weight Calculation

How is the weight of 6061 Aluminum (AlMg1SiCu) Hexagon Bar calculated?

Hexagon bar weight (kg/m) = 0.866 × width across flats² × density / 1000. One metre of SW 22 mm 6061 Aluminum (AlMg1SiCu) Hexagon Bar weighs about 1.141 kg.

What is the density of 6061 Aluminum (AlMg1SiCu)?

The density of 6061 Aluminum (AlMg1SiCu) is taken as 2.72 g/cm³ (2,720 kg/m³).

6061 Aluminum (AlMg1SiCu) Hexagon Bar weight table for standard sizes

Size (mm)Weight (kg/m)
SW 100.236
SW 170.681
SW 221.141
SW 302.122
SW 413.963
SW 505.893

How accurate is the calculated weight?

Values are theoretical; production tolerances and corner radii can make the actual weight differ by 2–5%.