SHS 400x400x12 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 400x400x12 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 400 x 400 mm outside with a 12 mm wall, weighing 141 kg per metre (94.75 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
SHS 400x400x12 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Outside width | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Wall thickness | 12 mm | 0.472 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 179.6 cm² | 27.84 in² |
| Mass | 141 kg/m | 94.75 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 400x400x12 weigh and cost?
SHS 400x400x12 has a mass of 141 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 282.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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