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Radiation Safety: Lead Shielding

Lead Sheet 12" x 12" Various Thickness.

Lead Sheet 1' x 1' x 20 Ga. thk.

Lead sheet are easily cut with tin snipes or shear. The 1/32 thick lead material can be cut with a standard scissors. Material is soft enough to form and bend around sharp corners. Typically used for lining boxes for storing radioactive materials. 20 Ga. material is 0.0375" thick. Each 12" x 12" sheet weights approximately 2.5lbs. See chart below for available thicknesses available.

Part Number Thickness Weight (lbs) Price (USD)
PB-01-1/32 1/32” 2 $22.95
PB-01-1/16 1/16” 4 $29.95
PB-01-1/8 1/8” 8 $45.95
PB-01-1/4 1/4” 16 $79.95






All sheets measure 12" x 12". Prices are per sheet.

lead sheet roll
PB-01S - $22.95 / foot
Lead Sheeting
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Lead Foil

lead foil

Soft lead foil is easily cut with a standard scissors. Material is soft enough to form and bend around sharp corners. Typically used for lining boxes for storing radioactive materials. Size of material is 14" x 12" x 0.006" thick sold by the foot.

Lead Shielding Guide







PB-03 - $21.95 / foot
Lead Foil

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Lead Foil with Adhesive Backing

lead foil


Soft lead foil is easily cut with a standard scissors. Material is soft enough to form and bend around sharp corners. Typically used for lining boxes for storing radioactive materials. Size of material is 1.75" wide x 5 mils (.005) thick. Lead foil has adhesive backing for easy mounting to your project. See Lead Lined Box.

Lead Shielding Guide



PB-02 - $3.50 / foot
Lead Foil with Adhesive Backing

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Lead Shielding Material

Radioactive Isotope Sources

Radiation Penetration Calculator

Radiation Safety