SHS 150x150x5 Dimensions & Weight

SHS 150x150x5 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 150 x 150 mm outside with a 5 mm wall, weighing 22.6 kg per metre (15.19 lb/ft) — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.

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SHS 150x150x5 Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Outside depth150 mm5.906 in
Outside width150 mm5.906 in
Wall thickness5 mm0.197 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density28.8 cm²4.46 in²
Mass22.6 kg/m15.19 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 150x150x5 weigh and cost?

SHS 150x150x5 has a mass of 22.6 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 45.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
136 kg
Material cost
271.20

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