6061-T6 and T62 Sheet: MIL-HDBK-5J Design Allowables
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| Material class | Aluminum |
| Alloy / temper / form | 6061 / T6 and T62 / Sheet |
| Specifications | AMS 4025, AMS 4027 and AMS-QQ-A-250/11 |
| Handbook | MIL-HDBK-5J, 31 January 2003, section 3.6.2.0, Table 3.6.2.0(b) (pdf page 264 of the chapter file) |
| Dimension bands | 1 |
| Density | 2713 kg/m³ |
Design Mechanical and Physical Properties (room temperature)
Converted from the handbook table (ksi, Msi, lb/in³) and rounded to 4 significant figures; dimension bands in inches with mm in parentheses. Bases: A and B are statistical minimums (99 % and 90 % probability at 95 % confidence), S the specification minimum. Grain directions: L longitudinal, LT long transverse, ST short transverse.
| Dimension band | 0.010–0.249 in (0.254–6.325 mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | AMS 4025, AMS 4027 and AMS-QQ-A-250/11 | ||
| Basis | A | B | |
| Ftu, MPa | L | 289.6 | 296.5 |
| LT | 289.6 | 296.5 | |
| Fty, MPa | L | 248.2 | 262 |
| LT | 241.3 | 255.1 | |
| Fcy, MPa | L | 241.3 | 255.1 |
| LT | 248.2 | 262 | |
| Fsu, MPa | L | 186.2 | 193.1 |
| LT | 186.2 | 193.1 | |
| Fbru (e/D = 1.5), MPa | L | 461.9 | 475.7 |
| LT | 461.9 | 475.7 | |
| Fbru (e/D = 2.0), MPa | L | 606.7 | 620.5 |
| LT | 606.7 | 620.5 | |
| Fbry (e/D = 1.5), MPa | L | 344.7 | 365.4 |
| LT | 344.7 | 365.4 | |
| Fbry (e/D = 2.0), MPa | L | 399.9 | 420.6 |
| LT | 399.9 | 420.6 | |
| E, GPa | 68.26 | 68.26 | |
| Ec, GPa | 69.64 | 69.64 | |
| G, GPa | 26.2 | 26.2 | |
| ν | 0.33 | 0.33 | |
| ρ, kg/m³ | 2713 | 2713 | |
Effect of Temperature
Percent of the room-temperature value against temperature, digitized from the handbook figures (the shortest exposure of each figure, every 10 °F). Strength curves give the allowable at temperature; "after exposure" curves give the room-temperature property after a soak at that temperature.
Strength allowables at temperature, percent of room temperature
Moduli at temperature
Elongation and exposure effects
| °C | F_tu | F_ty |
|---|---|---|
| -184 | 125.5 | 115 |
| -129 | 114.1 | 108.1 |
| -73 | 108.4 | 105.7 |
| -18 | 103.9 | 102.9 |
| 38 | 98.1 | 98.4 |
| 93 | 91 | 91.9 |
| 149 | 80.1 | 83.2 |
| 204 | 63.8 | 69 |
| 26 | 40.7 | 44.1 |
| 316 | 21.3 | 19.1 |
| 371 | 8.2 | |
| 427 | 4 |
Factors in percent of the room-temperature allowable.
Other 6061 Tables
- 6061-T4 Drawn tube (Table 3.6.2.0(c))
- 6061-T4 Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(d))
- 6061-T4 Sheet (Table 3.6.2.0(b))
- 6061-T4, T4510, / and T4511 Extruded rod, bar, and shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(g))
- 6061-T42 Drawn tube (Table 3.6.2.0(c))
- 6061-T42 Extruded rod, bar, and shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(g))
- 6061-T42 Plate (Table 3.6.2.0(b))
- 6061-T42 Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(d))
- 6061-T42 Sheet (Table 3.6.2.0(b))
- 6061-T451 Plate (Table 3.6.2.0(b))
- 6061-T451 Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(d))
- 6061-T6 Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(d))
- 6061-T6 and T652 Die forging (Table 3.6.2.0(e))
- 6061-T6, T6510, and T6511 Extruded rod, bar, and shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(g))
- 6061-T62 Extruded rod, bar, and shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(g))
- 6061-T62 Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(d))
- 6061-T651 Rolled, drawn, or cold-finished rod and special shapes (Table 3.6.2.0(d))
- 6061-T651 and T62 Plate (Table 3.6.2.0(b))
- 6061-T6a and T652 Hand forging (Table 3.6.2.0(f))
- 6061-T6b and T62 Drawn tube (Table 3.6.2.0(c))
Source and Use
U.S. Department of Defense (2003). Metallic Materials and Elements for Aerospace Vehicle Structures. MIL-HDBK-5J, 31 January 2003 (public domain). The values are the handbook's design allowables as extracted from the chapter tables; check the printed table before use in a certified analysis, and note that MIL-HDBK-5J was superseded by MMPDS, whose later editions may differ. No warranty is given.