RHS 400x200x8 Dimensions & Weight
RHS 400x200x8 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 400 x 200 mm outside with a 8 mm wall, weighing 72.8 kg per metre (48.92 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the lightest of the 6 RHS 400x200 sizes listed here.
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RHS 400x200x8 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Outside width | 200 mm | 7.874 in |
| Wall thickness | 8 mm | 0.315 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 92.7 cm² | 14.37 in² |
| Mass | 72.8 kg/m | 48.92 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 400x200x8 weigh and cost?
RHS 400x200x8 has a mass of 72.8 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 145.60 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- RHS 400x200x1090.2 kg/m
- RHS 400x200x12104 kg/m
- RHS 400x200x12.5112 kg/m
- RHS 400x200x14.2126 kg/m
- RHS 400x200x16141 kg/m
- RHS 350x250x872.8 kg/m
- RHS 250x150x12.572.3 kg/m
- RHS 260x140x12.572.3 kg/m
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