What does 1 pound of aluminum look like?
1 pound of aluminum is about the size of a tennis ball. It is a solid piece measuring 2.72 in (6.9 cm) long, 2.08 in (5.29 cm) deep and 1.81 in (4.6 cm) tall.
Nobody has photographed 1 pound of aluminum yet.
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Volume
Weighs 1 lb (454 g)
about the size of a tennis ball
- Weight
- 1 lb (454 g)
- As one piece
- 2.72 in (6.9 cm) × 2.08 in (5.29 cm) × 1.81 in (4.6 cm)
- Density
- 2.7 g/mL
Density estimated by AI from typical values. Aluminum typically ranges 2.65–2.75 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much space does this amount of aluminum occupy?
- The volume is 11.4 tbsp (168 mL), which equals 34.1 teaspoons, 11.4 tablespoons, or 0.71 cups.
- What is the density of this material?
- The typical density is 2.7 g/mL, though it can range from 2.65 to 2.75 g/mL depending on packing.
- What is shown in the photo for scale?
- The photo shows the piece of aluminum next to a us quarter, a golf ball, and a teaspoon.