250x250x12.5SHS Dimensions & Weight
250x250x12.5SHS is a square hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 250 x 250 mm outside with a 12.5 mm wall, weighing 89 kg per metre (59.81 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
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250x250x12.5SHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 250 mm | 9.843 in |
| Outside width | 250 mm | 9.843 in |
| Wall thickness | 12.5 mm | 0.492 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 113.4 cm² | 17.58 in² |
| Mass | 89 kg/m | 59.81 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 1163. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 250x250x12.5SHS weigh and cost?
250x250x12.5SHS has a mass of 89 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 178.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- 250x250x6.0SHS45 kg/m
- 250x250x8.0SHS59.1 kg/m
- 250x250x9.0SHS65.9 kg/m
- 250x250x10.0SHS72.7 kg/m
- 250x250x16.0SHS111 kg/m
- 300x300x10.0SHS88.4 kg/m
- 350x350x10.0SHS104 kg/m
- 300x300x8.0SHS71.6 kg/m
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Deeper reading: AS/NZS Steel Sections Guide · How to calculate steel weight