Aluminum 238.0 vs 319
Aluminum · grade comparison
Aluminum 238.0 and 319 are both aluminum grades. 238.0 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) against 124 MPa (18 ksi) for 319, about 33% more; tensile strength follows at 207 MPa (30 ksi) vs 186 MPa (27 ksi). In exchange, 319 is the more ductile: elongation 2% versus 1.5% for 238.0, and 238.0 is harder (100 HB vs 70 HB). 319 is lighter (2.79 g/cm³ vs 2.95 g/cm³ for 238.0). On the shop floor, 319 welds better (good vs poor) and 319 sits in a lower cost tier (budget, $) than 238.0 (standard, $$).
238.0Choose it when strength drives the design.
319Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
238.0 vs 319: 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.
Elastic (Young's) Modulus
Shear Modulus
Bulk Modulus
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Shear Strength
Hardness, Brinell
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Same in both: Poisson's Ratio 0.33 · Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit) 69 MPa10 ksi
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Specific Heat Capacity 963 J/kg·K0.23 BTU/lb·°F · Latent Heat of Fusion 389 J/g167 BTU/lb · Max Service Temperature (continuous) 200°C392 °F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Weldability
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Same in both: Machinability 72 / 100 · Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %) 130% · Formability (cold) 5 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Water
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Energy (primary production) 200 MJ/kg85,985 BTU/lb · Embodied Carbon (primary production) 12 kg CO₂/kg
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Same in both: Thermal Shock Resistance Index 13
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.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | 238.0 | 319 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | — | Yes |
| Default condition | — | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $ Budget |
| Min. machined wall | — | 0.5 mm |
| Best machined surface | — | Ra 0.8 µm |
| Anodizing Type II | — | Yes |
| Cerakote | — | Yes |
| Chem Film (Alodine) | — | Yes |
| DLC | — | Yes |
| E-Coating | — | Yes |
| Electropolishing | — | Yes |
| Hard Anodize Type III w/ PTFE | — | Yes |
| Hard Anodizing Type III | — | Yes |
| Nickel Plating | — | Yes |
| PTFE Coating | — | Yes |
| Painting | — | Yes |
| Powder Coating | — | Yes |
They share 4 finishes: Electroless Nickel (EN), Epoxy Coating, Gold Plating, Silver Plating.
238.0 vs 319 — frequently asked
Is 238.0 stronger than 319?
Yes. 238.0 has a typical yield strength of 165 MPa (23.9 ksi) against 124 MPa (18 ksi) for 319 — about 33% more. Tensile strength is 207 MPa (30 ksi) vs 186 MPa (27 ksi).
Which is cheaper, 238.0 or 319?
319 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the budget tier ($) while 238.0 is standard ($$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, 238.0 or 319?
319. Its weldability rates good (55/100) against poor (22/100) for 238.0.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 238.0 and 319 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.