254x254x81 UC Dimensions & Weight

254x254x81 UC is a BS EN 10365 universal column with an actual depth of 256 mm and a 255 mm flange, weighing 81 kg per metre (54.43 lb/ft) — commonly used for light floor framing, mezzanines, and residential beams.

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254x254x81 UC Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (d)256 mm10.079 in
Flange width (b)255 mm10.039 in
Web thickness (tw)9.4 mm0.37 in
Flange thickness (tf)15.6 mm0.614 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density103.2 cm²16 in²
Mass81 kg/m54.43 lb/ft

Standard: BS EN 10365. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

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254x254x81 UC has a mass of 81 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 162.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
486 kg
Material cost
972.00

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