RHS 70x40x3 Dimensions & Weight
RHS 70x40x3 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 70 x 40 mm outside with a 3 mm wall, weighing 4.7 kg per metre (3.16 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the lightest of the 2 RHS 70x40 sizes listed here.
RHS 70x40x3 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 70 mm | 2.756 in |
| Outside width | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Wall thickness | 3 mm | 0.118 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 6 cm² | 0.93 in² |
| Mass | 4.7 kg/m | 3.16 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 70x40x3 weigh and cost?
RHS 70x40x3 has a mass of 4.7 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 9.40 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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