YOUNG'S MODULUS (MODULUS OF ELASTICITY) OF ALUMINUM ALLOYS

Typical Young's modulus values of various aluminum alloys are given in the following chart. Given values are average of tension and compression moduli. Compression modulus is 2% greater than tension modulus.

Young's Modulus of Aluminum Alloys
Aluminum Alloy Modulus of Elasticity
GPa 106 psi 
1060 69 10.0
1100 69 10.0
1350 69 10.0
2011 70 10.2
2014 73 10.6
Alclad 2014 72 10.5
2024 73 10.6
Alclad 2024 73 10.6
2219 73 10.6
3003 69 10.0
3004 69 10.0
3105 69 10.0
5005 69 10.0
5050 69 10.0
5052 70 10.2
5154 70 10.2
6061 69 10.0
6063 69 10.0
7050 72 10.4
7075 72 10.4

Reference:

  • Metals Handbook. Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High- Performance Alloys. ASM International, 1990.