88.9x5.9CHS Dimensions & Weight
88.9x5.9CHS is a round hollow section to AS/NZS 1163, 88.9 mm outside diameter with a 5.9 mm wall, weighing 12.1 kg per metre (8.13 lb/ft) — used for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the heaviest of the 5 88.9CHS sizes listed here.
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88.9x5.9CHS Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 88.9 mm | 3.5 in |
| Wall thickness | 5.9 mm | 0.232 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 15.4 cm² | 2.39 in² |
| Mass | 12.1 kg/m | 8.13 lb/ft |
Standard: AS/NZS 1163. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does 88.9x5.9CHS weigh and cost?
88.9x5.9CHS has a mass of 12.1 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 24.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- 88.9x2.6CHS5.53 kg/m
- 88.9x3.2CHS6.76 kg/m
- 88.9x4.0CHS8.38 kg/m
- 88.9x5.0CHS10.3 kg/m
- 114.3x4.5CHS12.2 kg/m
- 165.1x3.0CHS12 kg/m
- 101.6x5.0CHS11.9 kg/m
- 139.7x3.5CHS11.8 kg/m
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Deeper reading: AS/NZS Steel Sections Guide · How to calculate steel weight