Thermoplastic comparison
PEEK vs Acrylic (PMMA)
Every value below is a typical room-temperature figure with its source, test method and conditions — the same dataset that drives the calculators.
| Property | PEEK | Acrylic (PMMA) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.3 g/cm³ | 1.19 g/cm³ | PEEK — 9% higher |
| Young's modulus E | 3.6 GPa | 3.1 GPa | PEEK — 16% higher |
| Tensile strength | 100 MPa | 72 MPa | PEEK — 39% higher |
| Glass transition Tg | 143 °C | 105 °C | PEEK — 38 °C higher |
Where these numbers come from
- Callister & Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering, 10th ed.
Typical room-temperature values for learning and preliminary design; grades vary widely and a supplier datasheet always overrides a textbook figure. Confirm against the datasheet before design work.