WeightCalculation

Platinum Hollow Section

Weight Calculation

How is the weight of Platinum 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 Platinum Hollow Section weighs about 9.524 kg.

What is the density of Platinum?

The density of Platinum is taken as 21.45 g/cm³ (21,450 kg/m³).

Platinum Hollow Section weight table for standard sizes

Size (mm)Weight (kg/m)
20 × 20 × 23.089
30 × 30 × 24.805
40 × 40 × 39.524
50 × 50 × 312.10
60 × 40 × 312.10
100 × 100 × 540.76

How accurate is the calculated weight?

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