SHS 160x160x5 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 160x160x5 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 160 x 160 mm outside with a 5 mm wall, weighing 24.1 kg per metre (16.19 lb/ft) — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.
SHS 160x160x5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 160 mm | 6.299 in |
| Outside width | 160 mm | 6.299 in |
| Wall thickness | 5 mm | 0.197 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 30.7 cm² | 4.76 in² |
| Mass | 24.1 kg/m | 16.19 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 160x160x5 weigh and cost?
SHS 160x160x5 has a mass of 24.1 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 48.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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