SHS 250x250x16 Dimensions & Weight

SHS 250x250x16 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 250 x 250 mm outside with a 16 mm wall, weighing 115 kg per metre (77.28 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the heaviest of the 8 SHS 250x250 sizes listed here.

SHS 250x250x16 Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Outside depth250 mm9.843 in
Outside width250 mm9.843 in
Wall thickness16 mm0.63 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density146.5 cm²22.71 in²
Mass115 kg/m77.28 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 250x250x16 weigh and cost?

SHS 250x250x16 has a mass of 115 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 230.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
690 kg
Material cost
1,380.00

Material only, example pricing (same currency as the price you enter). Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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