Aluminum Square Tubing

Ryerson’s stock of aluminum square tubing ranges in thickness from 0.062” through 0.5” and in widths from 0.75” through 8”. These products can be extruded or welded.

The alloys used in aluminum square tube exhibit high levels of corrosion resistance and weldability, as well as great strength.

The most used grades of aluminum square tube are 6061 and 6063. These are considered heat treatable alloys: The initial strength of these alloys is enhanced by the addition of elements such as copper, magnesium, zinc, and silicon. As aluminum is exposed to higher temperatures, these elements will contribute to increased strengthening.

Tempering is a condition produced in sheet steel by mechanical, chemical, or thermal treatment. A given steel may be in fully softened or annealed temper, or it may be cold worked to the hard temper, or further to spring temper.

Aluminum Temper Guide

Aluminum Tube Strength Chart

Mechanical properties for extruded aluminum square tube

*properties value by thickness

please note the data provided is only meant as a basis for comparing grades and materials and should not be used for engineering requirements or design purposes

Mechanical properties for welded aluminum square tube

*properties value by thickness

please note the data provided is only meant as a basis for comparing grades and materials and should not be used for engineering requirements or design purposes.