0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)

0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)

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0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)
  • 0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)
  • 0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)
  • 0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)
  • 0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)
  • 0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)
  • 0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)
0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)
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0.5-Inch Aluminium Cube (5.5g)

£20.00 £27.99
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The smallest aluminium cube is almost disarmingly light: a pocket-sized piece of solid metal that weighs only around 5.5g.
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

A cube that barely weighs anything

A 0.5 inch aluminium cube makes lightness the first thing you notice. At 12.7mm on each side, it is already small enough to disappear into a pocket, but its approximate 5.5g weight makes it feel even less substantial than its dimensions suggest. It is a simple way to experience why aluminium occupies such a different place in the range from the heavier metals.

Start at the light end

The cube is solid aluminium rather than a hollow display piece, with chamfered edges giving the tiny form a clean finish. Its appeal becomes even clearer beside an equal-sized cube made from a denser element: identical geometry can produce a completely different physical impression. Explore more aluminium cubes, or compare metal cubes in other elements.

Specifications

Dimensions 12.7mm x 12.7mm x 12.7mm / 0.5 inch
Weight Approx. 5.5g
Material Solid Aluminium
Edges Chamfered
Melting point 660°C / 1220°F

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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.

What does a 5.5g metal cube feel like to hold?

At approximately 5.5g, it feels remarkably light for a solid metal object. The half-inch dimensions make it easy to balance on a fingertip or carry in a pocket. Its low mass is especially noticeable if you have handled one of the denser cubes at the same size, where the shape is identical but the physical experience is completely different.

Is the half-inch aluminium cube a good size for comparing metals?

Yes. A 12.7mm cube gives you a fixed volume that is easy to compare with half-inch cubes made from other elements. Because the dimensions stay the same, differences in weight become immediately meaningful. Aluminium sits at the light end of the range, so it provides a useful contrast with metals such as niobium, tantalum or tungsten.

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