50x20x2.5RHS Dimensions & Weight
50x20x2.5RHS is a rectangular hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 50 x 20 mm outside with a 2.5 mm wall, weighing 2.42 kg per metre (1.63 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals.
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50x20x2.5RHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 50 mm | 1.969 in |
| Outside width | 20 mm | 0.787 in |
| Wall thickness | 2.5 mm | 0.098 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 3.1 cm² | 0.48 in² |
| Mass | 2.42 kg/m | 1.63 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 1163. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 50x20x2.5RHS weigh and cost?
50x20x2.5RHS has a mass of 2.42 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 4.84 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- 50x20x1.6RHS1.66 kg/m
- 50x20x2.0RHS1.99 kg/m
- 50x20x3.0RHS2.83 kg/m
- 75x25x1.6RHS2.38 kg/m
- 50x25x2.5RHS2.62 kg/m
- 50x25x2.0RHS2.15 kg/m
- 65x35x2.0RHS2.93 kg/m
- 75x25x2.0RHS2.93 kg/m
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Deeper reading: AS/NZS Steel Sections Guide · How to calculate steel weight