40x40x1.6SHS Dimensions & Weight
40x40x1.6SHS is a square hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 40 x 40 mm outside with a 1.6 mm wall, weighing 1.88 kg per metre (1.26 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the lightest of the 5 40x40SHS sizes listed here.
40x40x1.6SHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Outside width | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Wall thickness | 1.6 mm | 0.063 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 2.4 cm² | 0.37 in² |
| Mass | 1.88 kg/m | 1.26 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 1163. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 40x40x1.6SHS weigh and cost?
40x40x1.6SHS has a mass of 1.88 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 3.76 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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