40x40x6EA Dimensions & Weight
40x40x6EA is an equal-leg steel angle to AS/NZS 3679.1 with equal 40 mm legs and a 6 mm thickness, weighing 3.5 kg per metre (2.35 lb/ft) — a stock size for clip angles, connection material, and light bracing.
40x40x6EA Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Leg 1 | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Leg 2 | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Thicknessnominal — AS/NZS names carry nominal thickness; rolled thickness can differ slightly | 6 mm | 0.236 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 4.5 cm² | 0.7 in² |
| Mass | 3.5 kg/m | 2.35 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 3679.1. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 40x40x6EA weigh and cost?
40x40x6EA has a mass of 3.5 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 7.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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