300x300x8.0SHS Dimensions & Weight
300x300x8.0SHS is a square hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 300 x 300 mm outside with a 8.0 mm wall, weighing 71.6 kg per metre (48.11 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the lightest of the 4 300x300SHS sizes listed here.
300x300x8.0SHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 300 mm | 11.811 in |
| Outside width | 300 mm | 11.811 in |
| Wall thickness | 8.0 mm | 0.315 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 91.2 cm² | 14.14 in² |
| Mass | 71.6 kg/m | 48.11 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 1163. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 300x300x8.0SHS weigh and cost?
300x300x8.0SHS has a mass of 71.6 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 143.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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