RHS 100x50x8 Dimensions & Weight
RHS 100x50x8 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 100 x 50 mm outside with a 8 mm wall, weighing 16.3 kg per metre (10.95 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the heaviest of the 7 RHS 100x50 sizes listed here.
RHS 100x50x8 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 100 mm | 3.937 in |
| Outside width | 50 mm | 1.969 in |
| Wall thickness | 8 mm | 0.315 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 20.8 cm² | 3.22 in² |
| Mass | 16.3 kg/m | 10.95 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 RHS 100x50x8 weigh and cost?
RHS 100x50x8 has a mass of 16.3 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 32.60 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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