SHS 180x180x6 Dimensions & Weight

SHS 180x180x6 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 180 x 180 mm outside with a 6 mm wall, weighing 32.1 kg per metre (21.57 lb/ft) — commonly specified for columns, braces, and exposed architectural steel.

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SHS 180x180x6 Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Outside depth180 mm7.087 in
Outside width180 mm7.087 in
Wall thickness6 mm0.236 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density40.9 cm²6.34 in²
Mass32.1 kg/m21.57 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 180x180x6 weigh and cost?

SHS 180x180x6 has a mass of 32.1 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 64.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
193 kg
Material cost
385.20

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