Titanium Grade 3 vs Grade 5
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium Grade 3 and Grade 5 are both titanium grades. Grade 5 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 880 MPa (128 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Grade 3, about 110% more; tensile strength follows at 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). In exchange, Grade 3 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 14% for Grade 5, and Grade 5 is harder (334 HB vs 200 HB). Grade 5 is stiffer (113.8 GPa vs 103 GPa) and Grade 5 runs hotter in service (400°C vs 300°C continuous). On the shop floor, Grade 3 machines more easily (fair vs poor), Grade 3 welds better (excellent vs very good), and Grade 5 sits in a lower cost tier (premium, $$$) than Grade 3 (specialty, $$$$$).
Grade 3Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when the part is machined in volume.
Grade 5Choose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
Grade 3 vs Grade 5: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all titanium 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 titanium 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
Poisson's Ratio
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Reduction in Area
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Hardness, Rockwell B
Hardness, Vickers
Hardness, Rockwell C
Same in both: Bulk Modulus 110 GPa16 Msi
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
Specific Heat Capacity
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C) 8.6 µm/m·K4.8 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) -0.1 V
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Same in both: Brazeability / Solderability 40 / 100 · Polishability 70 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Embodied Water
Same in both: Typical Recycled Content 25%
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every titanium grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | Grade 3 | Grade 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printing | — | Yes |
| Default condition | O | O |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | 1 mm | 1 mm |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | Ra 1.6 µm |
Both are offered for CNC machining and Sheet metal. Both take the same 20 finishes: AlCrN, AlTiN, Anodizing Type II, CVD Al2O3, CVD TiCN, CVD TiN, Cerakote, CrN, DLC, Electropolishing, HVOF Coating, MoS2 and 8 more.
Grade 3 vs Grade 5 — frequently asked
Is Grade 5 stronger than Grade 3?
Yes. Grade 5 has a typical yield strength of 880 MPa (128 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Grade 3 — about 110% more. Tensile strength is 950 MPa (138 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Grade 3 or Grade 5?
Grade 5 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the premium tier ($$$) while Grade 3 is specialty ($$$$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which is easier to machine, Grade 3 or Grade 5?
Grade 3. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (20/100) for Grade 5; for welding the order is Grade 3 first (excellent, 85/100) then Grade 5 (very good, 75/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Grade 3 and Grade 5 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.