SHS 40x40x2.5 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 40x40x2.5 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 40 x 40 mm outside with a 2.5 mm wall, weighing 2.8 kg per metre (1.88 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals.
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SHS 40x40x2.5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Outside width | 40 mm | 1.575 in |
| Wall thickness | 2.5 mm | 0.098 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 3.6 cm² | 0.56 in² |
| Mass | 2.8 kg/m | 1.88 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 40x40x2.5 weigh and cost?
SHS 40x40x2.5 has a mass of 2.8 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 5.60 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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- SHS 30x30x32.4 kg/m
- SHS 30x30x2.52 kg/m
- SHS 50x50x2.53.6 kg/m
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