70x70x6EA Dimensions & Weight

70x70x6EA is an equal-leg steel angle to AS/NZS 3679.1 with equal 70 mm legs and a 6 mm thickness, weighing 6.38 kg per metre (4.29 lb/ft) — a stock size for clip angles, connection material, and light bracing.

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70x70x6EA Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Leg 170 mm2.756 in
Leg 270 mm2.756 in
Thicknessnominal — AS/NZS names carry nominal thickness; rolled thickness can differ slightly6 mm0.236 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density8.1 cm²1.26 in²
Mass6.38 kg/m4.29 lb/ft

Standard: AS/NZS 3679.1. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

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70x70x6EA has a mass of 6.38 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 12.76 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
38 kg
Material cost
76.56

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