400x400x12.5SHS Dimensions & Weight
400x400x12.5SHS is a square hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 400 x 400 mm outside with a 12.5 mm wall, weighing 148 kg per metre (99.45 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
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400x400x12.5SHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Outside width | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Wall thickness | 12.5 mm | 0.492 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 188.5 cm² | 29.22 in² |
| Mass | 148 kg/m | 99.45 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 1163. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 400x400x12.5SHS weigh and cost?
400x400x12.5SHS has a mass of 148 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 296.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- 400x400x10.0SHS120 kg/m
- 400x400x16.0SHS186 kg/m
- 300x300x16.0SHS136 kg/m
- 350x350x16.0SHS161 kg/m
- 350x350x12.5SHS128 kg/m
- 250x250x16.0SHS111 kg/m
- 300x300x12.5SHS109 kg/m
- 350x350x10.0SHS104 kg/m
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Deeper reading: AS/NZS Steel Sections Guide · How to calculate steel weight