U.S. Navy STS Plating

References Consulted:
US Battleships: An Illustrated Design History by Norman Friedman
Derived using Curve Expert.

Weight of STS
per
Square Foot

Thickness of Plate

Resistance of Plate

5 pounds

0.125 inches


10 pounds

0.25 inches


20 pounds

0.5 inches


30 pounds

0.75 inches


40 pounds

1 inch


50 pounds

1.25 inches


60 pounds

1.5 inches


70 pounds

1.75 inches


80 pounds

2 inches


90 pounds

2.25 inches


100 pounds

2.5 inches