WeightCalculation

Iron Hollow Section

Weight Calculation

How is the weight of Iron Hollow Section calculated?

Hollow section weight is the outer cross-section minus the hollow core: (height × width − (height − 2 × wall) × (width − 2 × wall)) × length × density. One metre of 40 × 40 × 3 mm Iron Hollow Section weighs about 3.490 kg.

What is the density of Iron?

The density of Iron is taken as 7.86 g/cm³ (7,860 kg/m³).

Iron Hollow Section weight table for standard sizes

Size (mm)Weight (kg/m)
20 × 20 × 21.132
30 × 30 × 21.761
40 × 40 × 33.490
50 × 50 × 34.433
60 × 40 × 34.433
100 × 100 × 514.93

How accurate is the calculated weight?

Values are theoretical; production tolerances and corner radii can make the actual weight differ by 2–5%.