Titanium Grade 3 vs Ti Grade 20
Titanium · grade comparison
Titanium Grade 3 and Ti Grade 20 are both titanium grades. Ti Grade 20 is the stronger of the two: yield strength 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Grade 3, about 95% more; tensile strength follows at 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi). In exchange, Grade 3 is the more ductile: elongation 20% versus 18% for Ti Grade 20, and Ti Grade 20 is harder (300 HV vs 210 HV). Grade 3 is lighter (4.51 g/cm³ vs 4.82 g/cm³ for Ti Grade 20) and Grade 3 is stiffer (103 GPa vs 95 GPa). On the shop floor, Grade 3 machines more easily (fair vs poor), Grade 3 welds better (excellent vs good), and Ti Grade 20 sits in a lower cost tier (high, $$$$) than Grade 3 (specialty, $$$$$).
Grade 3Choose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when weight is the constraint.
Ti Grade 20Choose it when strength drives the design, or when cost is the deciding factor.
Grade 3 vs Ti Grade 20: 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
Bulk 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
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
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Latent Heat of Fusion
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
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.
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
Typical Recycled Content
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 | Ti Grade 20 |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Sheet metal | Yes | — |
| Default condition | O | — |
| Relative cost | $$$$$ Specialty | $$$$ High |
| Min. machined wall | 1 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 1.6 µm | — |
| AlCrN | Yes | — |
| AlTiN | Yes | — |
| Anodizing Type II | Yes | — |
| CVD Al2O3 | Yes | — |
| CVD TiCN | Yes | — |
| CVD TiN | Yes | — |
| Cerakote | Yes | — |
| CrN | Yes | — |
| DLC | Yes | — |
| Electropolishing | Yes | — |
| HVOF Coating | Yes | — |
| MoS2 | Yes | — |
| Multilayer CVD | Yes | — |
| TiAlN | Yes | — |
| TiB2 | Yes | — |
| TiCN | Yes | — |
| TiN | Yes | — |
| WC/C | Yes | — |
They share 1 finish: Plasma Spray.
Grade 3 vs Ti Grade 20 — frequently asked
Is Ti Grade 20 stronger than Grade 3?
Yes. Ti Grade 20 has a typical yield strength of 820 MPa (119 ksi) against 420 MPa (60.9 ksi) for Grade 3 — about 95% more. Tensile strength is 860 MPa (125 ksi) vs 500 MPa (72.5 ksi).
Which is cheaper, Grade 3 or Ti Grade 20?
Ti Grade 20 is the lower-cost material: it sits in the high tier ($$$$) while Grade 3 is specialty ($$$$$). 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 Ti Grade 20?
Grade 3. Its machinability rates fair (35/100) against poor (22/100) for Ti Grade 20; for welding the order is Grade 3 first (excellent, 85/100) then Ti Grade 20 (good, 55/100).
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in Grade 3 and Ti Grade 20 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.