| Explosives | Density (g/cm3) | Velocity (m/s) |
|---|---|---|
| Amatol (50/50) | 1.55 | 6430 |
| TNT | 1.56 | 6825 |
| Composition C-4 | 1.59 | 8040 |
| Tetratol (20% TNT) | 1.60 | 7385 |
| Picric acid (pressed) | 1.64 | 5270 |
| RDX | 1.65 | 8180 |
| Pentolite (50/50) | 1.66 | 7465 |
| Composition B | 1.68 | 7840 |
| PETN | 1.70 | 8300 |
| Picric acid (cast) | 1.71 | 7350 |
| Tetryl | 1.71 | 7850 |
| Torpex | 1.81 | 7495 |
| HMX | 1.84 | 9124 |
Source: Data from Research and Development of Materiel— Engineering Design Handbook