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Square Pipe Weight Calculator

Calculate SHS (Square Hollow Section) pipe weight per meter instantly. All standard sizes for MS, GI, and steel square tubes. Metric and Imperial units supported.

🟦 Square Pipe Weight Calculator
SHS — Square Hollow Section
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Square Pipe Weight Formula

Square Hollow Section (SHS) Formula
Weight (kg/m) = (4 × W – 4 × t) × t × 0.00785
W = Width/Size (mm), t = Wall Thickness (mm)
Simplified: Weight = 4 × (W – t) × t × 0.00785

Worked Example — 50×50×3mm Square Pipe

W = 50mm, t = 3mm
Weight = 4 × (50 – 3) × 3 × 0.00785
= 4 × 47 × 3 × 0.00785
= 4.43 kg/m

Square Pipe Weight Chart (SHS)

Square Hollow Section (SHS) — Overview

Square pipes (SHS — Square Hollow Section) are widely used in structural engineering, fabrication, and construction. They offer high strength-to-weight ratio and excellent torsional rigidity, making them ideal for columns, frames, and support structures.

Common Applications

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Structural Frames

Building columns, trusses, and portal frames

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Gates & Grills

Security gates, window grills, railings

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Furniture

Steel furniture, shelving, workbenches

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Industrial

Machine frames, conveyor systems, supports

Square Pipe Weight — FAQs

What is the weight of 50×50×3mm square pipe per meter?▼
A 50×50mm square pipe with 3mm wall thickness weighs approximately 4.43 kg/m. For a 6m length, total weight is approximately 26.6 kg.
How is square pipe weight calculated?▼
Formula: Weight (kg/m) = (4×W – 4×t) × t × 0.00785. Where W = Width in mm and t = Wall thickness in mm. This formula accounts for the hollow section by subtracting the inner area.
What is the difference between SHS and RHS?▼
SHS (Square Hollow Section) has equal width and height, while RHS (Rectangular Hollow Section) has different width and height dimensions. Both are hollow structural sections made from steel.
What standard sizes are available for square pipes in India?▼
Common sizes in India range from 20×20mm to 200×200mm with wall thicknesses from 1.6mm to 10mm. Standard lengths are 6m and 12m as per IS:4923 specification.

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📐 SHS Formula

Weight = 4(W−t) × t × 0.00785
unit: kg/m

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