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How heavy is iron?

Published in Material Properties 1 min read

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.

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