RHS 450x250x8 Dimensions & Weight
RHS 450x250x8 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 450 x 250 mm outside with a 8 mm wall, weighing 85.4 kg per metre (57.39 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the lightest of the 6 RHS 450x250 sizes listed here.
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RHS 450x250x8 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 450 mm | 17.717 in |
| Outside width | 250 mm | 9.843 in |
| Wall thickness | 8 mm | 0.315 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 108.8 cm² | 16.86 in² |
| Mass | 85.4 kg/m | 57.39 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 450x250x8 weigh and cost?
RHS 450x250x8 has a mass of 85.4 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 170.80 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- RHS 450x250x10106 kg/m
- RHS 450x250x12123 kg/m
- RHS 450x250x12.5131 kg/m
- RHS 450x250x14.2148 kg/m
- RHS 450x250x16166 kg/m
- RHS 400x300x885.4 kg/m
- RHS 500x200x885.4 kg/m
- RHS 300x200x1284.8 kg/m
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