50x25x3.0RHS Dimensions & Weight
50x25x3.0RHS is a rectangular hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 50 x 25 mm outside with a 3.0 mm wall, weighing 3.07 kg per metre (2.06 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the heaviest of the 4 50x25RHS sizes listed here.
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50x25x3.0RHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 50 mm | 1.969 in |
| Outside width | 25 mm | 0.984 in |
| Wall thickness | 3.0 mm | 0.118 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 3.9 cm² | 0.6 in² |
| Mass | 3.07 kg/m | 2.06 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 1163. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 50x25x3.0RHS weigh and cost?
50x25x3.0RHS has a mass of 3.07 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 6.14 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- 50x25x1.6RHS1.75 kg/m
- 50x25x2.0RHS2.15 kg/m
- 50x25x2.5RHS2.62 kg/m
- 75x50x1.6RHS3.01 kg/m
- 65x35x2.0RHS2.93 kg/m
- 75x25x2.0RHS2.93 kg/m
- 50x20x3.0RHS2.83 kg/m
- 65x35x2.5RHS3.6 kg/m
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Deeper reading: AS/NZS Steel Sections Guide · How to calculate steel weight