Engineering & Construction
RHS Weight Calculator
Calculate RHS weight from the outer width, outer height and wall thickness. The corner radius is ignored, so the weight is a little high.
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How to use the RHS Weight Calculator
- 1Enter the outer width, outer height and thickness.
- 2Enter the length and the quantity.
- 3Read kilograms per metre and the total.
Questions
Why is the corner left out?
A rolled RHS has a radius that removes a little steel. Ignoring it keeps the sum simple and slightly high.
What if the thickness closes the hole?
The page asks for a thickness that leaves a hollow section.