SHS 120x120x5 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 120x120x5 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 120 x 120 mm outside with a 5 mm wall, weighing 17.8 kg per metre (11.96 lb/ft) — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
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SHS 120x120x5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 120 mm | 4.724 in |
| Outside width | 120 mm | 4.724 in |
| Wall thickness | 5 mm | 0.197 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 22.7 cm² | 3.52 in² |
| Mass | 17.8 kg/m | 11.96 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 SHS 120x120x5 weigh and cost?
SHS 120x120x5 has a mass of 17.8 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 35.60 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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- SHS 150x150x418 kg/m
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