SHS 50x50x2.5 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 50x50x2.5 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 50 x 50 mm outside with a 2.5 mm wall, weighing 3.6 kg per metre (2.42 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the lightest of the 6 SHS 50x50 sizes listed here.
SHS 50x50x2.5 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 50 mm | 1.969 in |
| Outside width | 50 mm | 1.969 in |
| Wall thickness | 2.5 mm | 0.098 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 4.6 cm² | 0.71 in² |
| Mass | 3.6 kg/m | 2.42 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 50x50x2.5 weigh and cost?
SHS 50x50x2.5 has a mass of 3.6 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 7.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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