400x200x8.0RHS Dimensions & Weight
400x200x8.0RHS is a rectangular hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 400 x 200 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 400x200RHS sizes listed here.
400x200x8.0RHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Outside width | 200 mm | 7.874 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 400x200x8.0RHS weigh and cost?
400x200x8.0RHS 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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