RHS 400x120x5 Dimensions & Weight
RHS 400x120x5 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 400 x 120 mm outside with a 5 mm wall, weighing 39.8 kg per metre (26.74 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the lightest of the 7 RHS 400x120 sizes listed here.
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RHS 400x120x5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Outside width | 120 mm | 4.724 in |
| Wall thickness | 5 mm | 0.197 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 50.7 cm² | 7.86 in² |
| Mass | 39.8 kg/m | 26.74 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 400x120x5 weigh and cost?
RHS 400x120x5 has a mass of 39.8 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 79.60 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- RHS 400x120x6.349.9 kg/m
- RHS 400x120x862.8 kg/m
- RHS 400x120x1077.7 kg/m
- RHS 400x120x12.595.8 kg/m
- RHS 400x120x14.2108 kg/m
- RHS 400x120x16120 kg/m
- RHS 150x125x1039.2 kg/m
- RHS 350x150x538.3 kg/m
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