RHS 80x40x5 Dimensions & Weight

RHS 80x40x5 is a rectangular hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 80 x 40 mm outside with a 5 mm wall, weighing 8.4 kg per metre (5.64 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals.

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RHS 80x40x5 Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Outside depth80 mm3.15 in
Outside width40 mm1.575 in
Wall thickness5 mm0.197 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density10.7 cm²1.66 in²
Mass8.4 kg/m5.64 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 80x40x5 weigh and cost?

RHS 80x40x5 has a mass of 8.4 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 16.80 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
50 kg
Material cost
100.80

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