RHS 500x300x8 Dimensions & Weight
RHS 500x300x8 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 500 x 300 mm outside with a 8 mm wall, weighing 97.9 kg per metre (65.79 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the lightest of the 6 RHS 500x300 sizes listed here.
RHS 500x300x8 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 500 mm | 19.685 in |
| Outside width | 300 mm | 11.811 in |
| Wall thickness | 8 mm | 0.315 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 124.7 cm² | 19.33 in² |
| Mass | 97.9 kg/m | 65.79 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 500x300x8 weigh and cost?
RHS 500x300x8 has a mass of 97.9 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 195.80 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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