SHS 50x50x4 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 50x50x4 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 50 x 50 mm outside with a 4 mm wall, weighing 5.6 kg per metre (3.76 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals.
SHS 50x50x4 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 50 mm | 1.969 in |
| Outside width | 50 mm | 1.969 in |
| Wall thickness | 4 mm | 0.157 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 7.1 cm² | 1.1 in² |
| Mass | 5.6 kg/m | 3.76 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 50x50x4 weigh and cost?
SHS 50x50x4 has a mass of 5.6 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 11.20 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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