How deep does a .223 Remington penetrate Concrete?

At the muzzle, a representative .223 Remington load penetrates approximately 171 mm (6.7 inches) into concrete.

What is the impact energy of a .223 Remington?

This .223 Remington load carries about 1764 joules (1301 ft-lb) at the muzzle.

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Will a .223 Remington Penetrate Concrete?

Yes — defeats a 100 mm concrete barrier

Penetration depth

171 mm (6.7″)

Impact velocity

990 m/s (3248 fps)

Muzzle energy

1764 J (1301 ft-lb)

Bullet behaviour

Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .223 Remington load (3.6 g, FMJ, 990 m/s) reaches roughly 171 mm (6.7 inches) into concrete. That is enough to defeat a typical barrier of this material — treat anything behind it as exposed.

About Concrete

Poured concrete (~100 mm) covers slabs and structural walls.

.223 Remington against other materials

Material	Depth (mm)	Depth (in)
Red Brick	176 mm	6.9″
Tempered Glass	26 mm	1.0″
Steel A36	13 mm	0.5″
Steel AR500	8 mm	0.3″
Aluminum 6061	24 mm	0.9″

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About Concrete

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