SHS 400x400x8 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 400x400x8 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 400 x 400 mm outside with a 8 mm wall, weighing 96.7 kg per metre (64.98 lb/ft) — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members. It is the lightest of the 6 SHS 400x400 sizes listed here.
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SHS 400x400x8 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Outside width | 400 mm | 15.748 in |
| Wall thickness | 8 mm | 0.315 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 123.2 cm² | 19.1 in² |
| Mass | 96.7 kg/m | 64.98 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 400x400x8 weigh and cost?
SHS 400x400x8 has a mass of 96.7 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 193.40 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- SHS 400x400x10122 kg/m
- SHS 400x400x12141 kg/m
- SHS 400x400x12.5151 kg/m
- SHS 400x400x14.2170 kg/m
- SHS 400x400x16191 kg/m
- SHS 260x260x12.595.8 kg/m
- SHS 250x250x12.591.9 kg/m
- SHS 250x250x14.2103 kg/m
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