RHS 50x25x2 Dimensions & Weight

RHS 50x25x2 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 50 x 25 mm outside with a 2 mm wall, weighing 2.1 kg per metre (1.41 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the lightest of the 2 RHS 50x25 sizes listed here.

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RHS 50x25x2 Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Outside depth50 mm1.969 in
Outside width25 mm0.984 in
Wall thickness2 mm0.079 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density2.7 cm²0.42 in²
Mass2.1 kg/m1.41 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 50x25x2 weigh and cost?

RHS 50x25x2 has a mass of 2.1 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 4.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
13 kg
Material cost
25.20

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