SHS 70x70x8 Dimensions & Weight
SHS 70x70x8 is a square hollow section to EN 10210 / EN 10219, 70 x 70 mm outside with a 8 mm wall, weighing 15 kg per metre (10.08 lb/ft) — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals. It is the heaviest of the 8 SHS 70x70 sizes listed here.
SHS 70x70x8 Dimensions
| Property | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth | 70 mm | 2.756 in |
| Outside width | 70 mm | 2.756 in |
| Wall thickness | 8 mm | 0.315 in |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 19.1 cm² | 2.96 in² |
| Mass | 15 kg/m | 10.08 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 70x70x8 weigh and cost?
SHS 70x70x8 has a mass of 15 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 30.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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