Aluminum 5154-H111 vs 5154-H14
Aluminum · 5154 temper comparison
5154-H111 and 5154-H14 are two conditions of the same aluminum grade, 5154: H111 (slightly strain hardened) versus H14 (strain hardened, half hard). The chemistry is identical, so every difference below comes from the condition. 5154-H14 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for 5154-H111, about 69% more; tensile strength follows at 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) vs 245 MPa (35.5 ksi). In exchange, 5154-H111 is the more ductile: elongation 22% versus 13% for 5154-H14, and 5154-H14 is harder (70 HB vs 60 HB). On the shop floor, 5154-H14 machines more easily (good vs fair).
5154-H111Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded.
5154-H14Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part is machined in volume.
5154-H111 vs 5154-H14: 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
Hardness, Vickers
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 70.3 GPa10.2 Msi · Shear Modulus 26.4 GPa3.8 Msi · Bulk Modulus 69 GPa10 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.33
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Same in both: Density 2.66 g/cm³0.1 lb/in³ · Melting Point (Solidus) 593°C1,099 °F · Liquidus Temperature 643°C1,189 °F
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Conductivity 127 W/m·K73.4 BTU/hr·ft·°F · Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kg·K0.21 BTU/lb·°F · Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 23.9 µm/m·K13.3 µin/in·°F
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Corrosion Resistance
Same in both: Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE) -0.86 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Brazeability / Solderability
Polishability
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 35%
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.
5154-H111 vs 5154-H14 — frequently asked
Is 5154-H14 stronger than 5154-H111?
Yes. 5154-H14 has a typical yield strength of 220 MPa (31.9 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for 5154-H111 — about 69% more. Tensile strength is 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) vs 245 MPa (35.5 ksi).
Which condition does FabDigit quote by default, H111 or H14?
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, 5154-H111 or 5154-H14?
5154-H14. Its machinability rates good (58/100) against fair (38/100) for 5154-H111; for welding the order is 5154-H111 first (excellent, 90/100) then 5154-H14 (excellent, 85/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in 5154-H111 and 5154-H14 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.