What is the density of bronze?

Bronze density varies by alloy composition. Common values: commercial bronze (C220) is approximately 8,800 kg/m³, cartridge brass (C260) is 8,530 kg/m³, phosphor bronze (C510) is 8,860 kg/m³, and silicon bronze (C651) is about 8,190 kg/m³. Densities follow ASTM and CDA (Copper Development Association) standards.

How is bronze sheet weight calculated?

The formula is: Weight = Length × Width × Thickness × Density. All dimensions are converted to meters first, giving a volume in m³. Multiplying by the alloy density (kg/m³) gives the weight in kilograms, which is then converted to pounds by multiplying by 2.20462.

What is the difference between bronze and brass?

Bronze is primarily a copper-tin alloy, while brass is a copper-zinc alloy. However, commercial usage sometimes blurs this — for example, C260 (cartridge brass) is primarily copper-zinc. Phosphor bronze (C510, C524) and aluminum bronze (C630, C638) are distinct families with different mechanical and corrosion properties.

Which bronze alloy is best for marine sheet applications?

Naval bronze (C464, C465) and aluminum bronze (C630) are preferred for marine applications due to excellent seawater corrosion resistance and high strength. Phosphor bronze (C510) is also widely used for marine hardware and fasteners.

Can I calculate weight for multiple sheets at once?

Yes. Set the Quantity field to the number of sheets and the calculator multiplies the per-sheet weight by that number, displaying both total weight and individual sheet weight.

Does this calculator support imperial units?

Yes. You can enter length and width in inches or feet, and thickness in inches. The calculator converts all values to meters internally before applying the density formula.

How accurate are the results?

Results are theoretical weights based on nominal dimensions and standard alloy densities per ASTM B36 and CDA specifications. Actual weights may vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerances (typically ±3–5%).

Bronze Sheet Weight Calculator

Name: Bronze Sheet Weight Calculator
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter length, width, and thickness of a bronze sheet, choose your alloy, and get the exact weight in kg and lbs instantly.

Sheet Dimensions

Length

Width

Thickness

Bronze Alloy

Quantity (sheets)

Formula Reference

Weight (kg) = L (m) × W (m) × T (m) × ρ (kg/m³)

L = length, W = width, T = thickness, ρ = alloy density. All dimensions are converted to meters first. Bronze densities range from approximately 7,700 kg/m³ (aluminum bronze) to 8,860 kg/m³ (phosphor bronze).

Enter dimensions on the left and click Calculate.

Bronze Alloy Densities (ASTM / CDA)

Alloy (CDA)	Common Name	kg/m³	lb/in³
C220	Commercial Bronze, 90%	8800	0.318
C260	Cartridge Brass, 70%	8530	0.308
C510	Phosphor Bronze, 5% A	8860	0.320
C521	Phosphor Bronze, 8% C	8800	0.318
C524	Phosphor Bronze, 10% D	8780	0.317
C630	Aluminum Bronze	7700	0.278
C638	Aluminum Bronze, 9%	7800	0.282
C651	Silicon Bronze, Low	8190	0.296
C655	Silicon Bronze, High	8410	0.304
C464	Naval Brass	8410	0.304
C280	Muntz Metal	8500	0.307

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Summary

Enter length, width, and thickness of a bronze sheet, choose your alloy, and get the exact weight in kg and lbs instantly.

How it works

Enter the sheet length in your preferred unit (mm, cm, m, in, or ft).
Enter the sheet width using the same or a different unit.
Enter the sheet thickness in mm, cm, or inches.
Select the bronze alloy — the certified density is applied automatically.
Optionally set a quantity to calculate the total weight for multiple sheets.
Click Calculate Weight to see results in kg and lbs with a full dimensional breakdown.

Use cases

Estimating bronze sheet weight for fabrication and procurement.
Calculating freight and shipping costs for bronze plate stock orders.
Comparing alloy choices (e.g., C510 phosphor bronze vs C220 commercial bronze) by weight.
Preparing bills of materials (BOM) for marine, electrical, and architectural equipment.
Checking structural load capacity for bronze panel installations.
Verifying sheet weight against supplier certificates for quality assurance.
Quick estimates for bearing, bushing, and wear-plate applications.
Batch weight calculations for cut-to-size bronze sheet orders.

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Last updated: 2026-06-21 · Reviewed by Nham Vu