SHS 260x260x6.3 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 260x260x6.3 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 260 x 260 mm outside with a 6.3 mm wall, weighing 49.9 kg per metre (33.53 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the lightest of the 6 SHS 260x260 sizes listed here.
SHS 260x260x6.3 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 260 mm | 10.236 in |
| Outside width | 260 mm | 10.236 in |
| Wall thickness | 6.3 mm | 0.248 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 63.6 cm² | 9.86 in² |
| Mass | 49.9 kg/m | 33.53 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 260x260x6.3 weigh and cost?
SHS 260x260x6.3 has a mass of 49.9 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 99.80 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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