Aluminum 1370-F vs 1370-H16
Aluminum · 1370 temper comparison
1370-F and 1370-H16 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 1370: F (as fabricated) versus H16 (strain hardened, three-quarter hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 1370-H16 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 105 MPa (15.2 ksi) against 35 MPa (5.08 ksi) for 1370-F, about 3.0 times as much; tensile strength follows at 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) vs 80 MPa (11.6 ksi). In exchange, 1370-F is the more ductile: elongation 28% versus 6% for 1370-H16, and 1370-H16 is harder (34 HB vs 22 HB). 1370-F runs hotter in service (150°C vs 100°C continuous). On the shop floor, 1370-F welds better (excellent vs very good).
1370-FChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part sees heat.
1370-H16Choose it when strength drives the design.
1370-F vs 1370-H16: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all aluminum grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Shear Modulus 26 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.71 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 646°C1,195 °F · Liquidus Temperature 657°C1,215 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.6 µm/m·K13.1 µin/in·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 397 J/g171 BTU/lb · Min Service Temperature -250°C-418 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.83 V · Corrosion Resistance 70 / 100
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 80 / 100 · Polishability 85 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 210 MJ/kg90,284 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12.5 kg CO₂/kg · Embodied Water 1,100 L/kg132 gal/lb · Typical Recycled Content 5%
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every aluminum grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
1370-F vs 1370-H16 — frequently asked
Is 1370-H16 stronger than 1370-F?
Yes. 1370-H16 has a typical yield strength of 105 MPa (15.2 ksi) against 35 MPa (5.08 ksi) for 1370-F — about 3.0 times as much. Tensile strength is 120 MPa (17.4 ksi) vs 80 MPa (11.6 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, F or H16?
Specify the condition in the material field or the drawing note; FabDigit prices the quote for the state you call out.
Which is easier to machine, 1370-F or 1370-H16?
1370-H16, by a small margin. Both rate poor for machinability — 33/100 against 26/100 for 1370-F; for welding the order is 1370-F first (excellent, 92/100) then 1370-H16 (very good, 82/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 1370-F and 1370-H16 side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.