Material Relationship: Weight & Length of CU/Al Gauge Size

[viks505]

can anyone tell me what is the relationship between weight & length of material (CU & Al) depending on its gauge size?

 

[brewnog]

Twice the thickness equals twice the mass (all other things being equal).
Twice the length equals twice the mass (all other things being equal).

The length doesn't depend on the gauge!

 

[oswaler]

The relationship between weight and length of a material, specifically copper (CU) and aluminum (Al), depends on the gauge size. Gauge size refers to the thickness of the material, with a smaller gauge number indicating a thicker material.

In general, as the gauge size increases, the weight of the material also increases. This is because a thicker material requires more raw material to produce, resulting in a heavier weight. For example, a 10-gauge copper wire will be heavier than a 20-gauge copper wire of the same length.

However, the relationship between weight and length is not always linear. As the gauge size decreases, the weight of the material may increase at a faster rate. This is due to the increased density of the material at smaller gauge sizes.

Additionally, the weight and length of the material are also affected by the type of metal used. Copper is denser than aluminum, so for the same gauge size, a copper wire will be heavier than an aluminum wire.

In summary, the relationship between weight and length of a material, specifically copper and aluminum, depends on the gauge size and type of metal used. Generally, as gauge size increases, weight increases, but the relationship may not be linear and is also influenced by the density of the material.