SHS 180x180x5 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 180x180x5 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 180 x 180 mm outside with a 5 mm wall, weighing 27 kg per metre (18.14 lb/ft) — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel. It is the lightest of the 9 SHS 180x180 sizes listed here.
SHS 180x180x5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 180 mm | 7.087 in |
| Outside width | 180 mm | 7.087 in |
| Wall thickness | 5 mm | 0.197 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 34.4 cm² | 5.33 in² |
| Mass | 27 kg/m | 18.14 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 180x180x5 weigh and cost?
SHS 180x180x5 has a mass of 27 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 54.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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