1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube

1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube

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1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube
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  • 1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube
  • 1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube
  • 1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube
  • 1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube
  • 1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube
1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube
Aluminium

1.5-Inch Aluminium Cube

£99.99 £119.99
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At 1.5 inches, the cube looks ready to be heavy. Aluminium subverts that expectation by keeping the entire object to just 149g.
In the box
Display stand, custom insert and drawstring bag
Delivery
Free UK delivery in 1 to 3 working days. Free worldwide on orders over £49.99, 2 to 7 days. Import fees may apply.
Returns
Return within 14 days of delivery. Returns policy
Guarantee
One year against manufacturing faults.

About this piece

Larger than its weight suggests

A 1.5 inch aluminium cube has enough volume to look substantial on a desk, which makes its 149g weight the interesting part. At 38.1mm across, the object has grown considerably from the one-inch version, but aluminium's low density keeps it easy to lift and handle. The disconnect between visual size and actual mass becomes harder to miss.

More aluminium, still remarkably light

This size gives the material room to make an impression without relying on heaviness. Broad faces emphasise the clean metallic form, while chamfered edges take the sharpness off the corners. Pick it up after a similarly sized cube made from a denser element and the contrast is immediate: the volume stays familiar while the expected weight disappears. Discover more aluminium cubes, or make the comparison directly with metal cubes in other elements.

Specifications

Dimensions 38.1mm x 38.1mm / 1.5 inch x 1.5 inch
Weight 0.149kg / 0.3281 lbs
Material Aluminium
Edges Chamfered
Melting points 1220°F / 660.3°C

Other sizes and finishes

Questions

Is the cube solid metal?

Yes. Each metal cube is a solid piece of the material stated in its specifications, rather than a hollow shell or plated object. That matters because the point of the cube is to make properties such as density physically tangible: equal-sized cubes in different metals can feel dramatically different in the hand.

How accurate are the dimensions?

Use the dimensions in the individual product specifications as the reference for that cube. Each cube is machined as a precise geometric object with chamfered edges, so the faces are flat and the corners are comfortable to handle.

Will the surface change over time?

That depends on the metal. Copper develops a patina, a unique darkening of the material which makes every piece special. Titanium, tantalum and niobium change very little. Keep a cube clean and dry if you'd prefer to hold on to its original look.

How do I clean the cube?

For routine care, wipe the cube with a clean, soft cloth and avoid abrasive cleaning that could alter the finish. If the surface has changed naturally, particularly on copper, decide whether you want to preserve that patina before using any metal-cleaning product.

Why do cubes of the same size weigh different amounts in different metals?

Because density is mass packed into a given volume. Two cubes can have exactly the same dimensions but contain very different amounts of mass because their materials have different densities. Comparing equal-sized cubes is one of the simplest ways to experience that material property directly rather than as a number in a table.

Does the 1.5-inch aluminium cube feel heavy?

Not particularly. It weighs 149g despite measuring 38.1mm on each side. The interesting part is the expectation created by its size: it looks like a substantial block of metal, then feels relatively light when lifted. That makes this version a useful choice if you want aluminium's low density to be obvious without moving to the much larger one-kilogram cube.

How much bigger is it than the one-inch aluminium cube?

Each side increases from 25.4mm to 38.1mm, so the difference is more significant than the half-inch increase might sound. The 1.5-inch cube has much greater volume and a stronger visual presence on display. Its weight rises to 149g, but aluminium keeps the larger object easy to pick up and move around.

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