CHS 48.3x5 Dimensions & Weight
CHS 48.3x5 is a round hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 48.3 mm outside diameter with a 5 mm wall, weighing 5.3 kg per metre (3.56 lb/ft) — used for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the heaviest of the 5 CHS 48.3 sizes listed here.
CHS 48.3x5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside diameter | 48.3 mm | 1.902 in |
| Wall thickness | 5 mm | 0.197 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 6.8 cm² | 1.05 in² |
| Mass | 5.3 kg/m | 3.56 lb/ft |
Standard: EN 10210 / EN 10219. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does CHS 48.3x5 weigh and cost?
CHS 48.3x5 has a mass of 5.3 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 10.60 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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