RHS 70x40x4 Dimensions & Weight
RHS 70x40x4 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 70 x 40 mm outside with a 4 mm wall, weighing 6.1 kg per metre (4.1 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the heaviest of the 2 RHS 70x40 sizes listed here.
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RHS 70x40x4 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 70 mm | 2.756 in |
| Outside width | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Wall thickness | 4 mm | 0.157 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 7.8 cm² | 1.21 in² |
| Mass | 6.1 kg/m | 4.1 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 70x40x4 weigh and cost?
RHS 70x40x4 has a mass of 6.1 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 12.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- RHS 70x40x34.7 kg/m
- RHS 80x60x36.1 kg/m
- RHS 90x50x36.1 kg/m
- RHS 100x40x36.1 kg/m
- RHS 80x50x35.7 kg/m
- RHS 60x40x45.6 kg/m
- RHS 80x40x3.25.6 kg/m
- RHS 70x50x46.7 kg/m
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Deeper reading: UK UB & UC Sizes Chart · How to calculate steel weight