WeightCalculation

polyethylene Hollow Section

Weight Calculation

How is the weight of polyethylene 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 polyethylene Hollow Section weighs about 0.422 kg.

What is the density of polyethylene?

The density of polyethylene is taken as 0.95 g/cm³ (950 kg/m³).

polyethylene Hollow Section weight table for standard sizes

Size (mm)Weight (kg/m)
20 × 20 × 20.137
30 × 30 × 20.213
40 × 40 × 30.422
50 × 50 × 30.536
60 × 40 × 30.536
100 × 100 × 51.805

How accurate is the calculated weight?

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