I know that this isn't interesting,but how thick does led [metal] have to be for it to be bulletproof?

Question

I want to know how thick that it may have to be to repel 50 cal.
It is a project I'm working on and this is convenient.

Answer 1

The standard .50 caliber military armor piercing round will penetrate 1/2" of steel plate at 100 yards at a 90 degree angle to the surface.
In order to determine your answer you will need to determine which round you are firing, at what distance, and at what angle. Lead is considerably softer and denser than steel. You need a reference that compares steel and lead as far as ballistics. Good luck.

Answer 2

Too many variables.
An unjacketed round of average caliber will splash on thick sheet metal.
Lead is a very soft metal and a jacketed (armor piercing) round will blow through even some steel, so unless you're using lead armor to stop a standard lead slug, I would imagine it would take some thickass lead to halt a serious round.
.50 cal? Ain't much gonna stop that.

Answer 3

Lots more information required to answer this , for example velocity and type of round , distance from metal and indeed what the make up of the metal is .I think some bullet proofing now uses more kevlar and less metal in its make up which is stronger and lighter. Hope this helps

Answer 4

Depends on the characteristics of the metal. Metal, just like every other substance, has different characteristics - therefore, thinner pieces of metal will stop a bullet where thicker pieces will not.

Answer 5

Also depends on the distance the bullet is travelling. Force = Mass x Acceleration.

Answer 6

This would all depend on the mass and shape of the bullet.

Answer 7

iam gessing 40 inches

Answer 8

depends on the lead. it's not all the same density.