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How does titanium’s strength-to-weight ratio compare with other common metals?

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A periodic table element tile for titanium displays its atomic number 22, symbol Ti, atomic weight 47.867, electron configuration, and name. Icons indicate it is a solid, transition metal with a hexagonal crystal structure and equal relative strength. — titanium Properties of titanium.

Titanium possesses the most efficient strength-to-weight ratio of all common metals for temperatures up to 600 °C (1,100 °F).1

While its density of 4.51 grams per cubic centimetre is midway between aluminum and iron, its combination of low density and high strength makes it exceptionally valuable for high-stress applications. This superior ratio is a primary reason why titanium is widely utilized in the aerospace industry for aircraft and spacecraft components, as well as in medical prostheses and naval equipment.1234