The weight of iron depends on the volume you're considering.
Here's a breakdown based on the provided reference:
A cubic foot of iron weighs 491 lb. For comparison, let's look at other metals:
- A cubic foot of copper weighs 559 lb.
- Silver is heavier than copper at 655 lb per cubic foot.
- Gold is very heavy at 1206 lb per cubic foot.
Metal | Weight per Cubic Foot (lb) |
---|---|
Iron | 491 |
Copper | 559 |
Silver | 655 |
Gold | 1206 |
This table shows that iron is significantly lighter than silver and gold, but slightly lighter than copper when comparing equal volumes.