RHS 120x40x5 Dimensions & Weight
RHS 120x40x5 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 120 x 40 mm outside with a 5 mm wall, weighing 11.3 kg per metre (7.59 lb/ft) — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel. It is the heaviest of the 3 RHS 120x40 sizes listed here.
RHS 120x40x5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 120 mm | 4.724 in |
| Outside width | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Wall thickness | 5 mm | 0.197 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 14.4 cm² | 2.23 in² |
| Mass | 11.3 kg/m | 7.59 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 120x40x5 weigh and cost?
RHS 120x40x5 has a mass of 11.3 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 22.60 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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