SHS 160x160x12.5 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 160x160x12.5 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 160 x 160 mm outside with a 12.5 mm wall, weighing 56.6 kg per metre (38.03 lb/ft) — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
SHS 160x160x12.5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 160 mm | 6.299 in |
| Outside width | 160 mm | 6.299 in |
| Wall thickness | 12.5 mm | 0.492 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 72.1 cm² | 11.18 in² |
| Mass | 56.6 kg/m | 38.03 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 160x160x12.5 weigh and cost?
SHS 160x160x12.5 has a mass of 56.6 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 113.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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