101.6x5.0CHS Dimensions & Weight
101.6x5.0CHS is a round hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 101.6 mm outside diameter with a 5.0 mm wall, weighing 11.9 kg per metre (8 lb/ft) — used for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the heaviest of the 4 101.6CHS sizes listed here.
101.6x5.0CHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 101.6 mm | 4 in |
| Wall thickness | 5.0 mm | 0.197 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 15.2 cm² | 2.36 in² |
| Mass | 11.9 kg/m | 8 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 1163. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 101.6x5.0CHS weigh and cost?
101.6x5.0CHS has a mass of 11.9 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 23.80 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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