400x400x16.0SHS Dimensions & Weight
400x400x16.0SHS is a square hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 400 x 400 mm outside with a 16.0 mm wall, weighing 186 kg per metre (124.99 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the heaviest of the 3 400x400SHS sizes listed here.
400x400x16.0SHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Outside width | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Wall thickness | 16.0 mm | 0.63 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 236.9 cm² | 36.72 in² |
| Mass | 186 kg/m | 124.99 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 1163. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 400x400x16.0SHS weigh and cost?
400x400x16.0SHS has a mass of 186 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 372.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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