Aluminium 6063 equivalents, chemistry & properties.
Aluminium 6063 is a aluminium (wrought) used for mostly used for architectural extrusions: windows, doors, railings, partitions and heat sinks. Below are its equivalent designations in nine standards, chemical composition, mechanical properties and density.
Aluminium 6063 equivalent grades
- India (IS)
- 63400 (IS 733, old HE9)
- USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE)
- 6063
- UNS
- A96063
- Europe (EN)
- EN AW-6063 (AlMg0.7Si)
- UK (BS)
- H9
- Japan (JIS)
- A6063
- China (GB)
- 6063 / LD31
- Russia (GOST)
- AD31
Key data
- Family
- Aluminium (wrought)
- Density
- 2.7 g/cm³
- Typical mechanical
- T6: TS about 240 MPa; T5 about 185 MPa
- Typical uses
- Mostly used for architectural extrusions: windows, doors, railings, partitions and heat sinks
- Weight
- Calculate weight in Aluminium 6063
Aluminium 6063 chemical composition (weight %)
| Si | Fe | Cu | Mn | Mg | Cr | Zn | Ti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.20–0.6 | ≤0.35 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.10 | 0.45–0.9 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.10 | ≤0.10 |
Grades similar to Aluminium 6063
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent of Aluminium 6063?
Aluminium 6063 equivalents: India (IS) 63400 (IS 733, old HE9); USA (ASTM / AISI / SAE) 6063; UNS A96063; Europe (EN) EN AW-6063 (AlMg0.7Si); UK (BS) H9; Japan (JIS) A6063; China (GB) 6063 / LD31; Russia (GOST) AD31. Equivalents are close but not always identical; check the standard on your order.
What is the chemical composition of Aluminium 6063?
Aluminium 6063: Si 0.20–0.6, Fe ≤0.35, Cu ≤0.10, Mn ≤0.10, Mg 0.45–0.9, Cr ≤0.10, Zn ≤0.10, Ti ≤0.10 (weight %).
What is the density of Aluminium 6063?
About 2.7 g/cm³ (2,700 kg/m³), the value used for weight calculations.
Need Aluminium 6063?
Steel Impex India, Mumbai, supplies Aluminium 6063 in pipes, plates, sheets, bars and fittings as available, with mill test certificates. Send the grade, standard, size and quantity.