What is the size/depth needed for a gate post for a 9ft iron swing gate?

Rusty

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I'm planning on hanging a 2 leaf iron gate. The length of each leaf is 9ft and will probably weigh around 500 lbs. I plan on using 6" square steel tube for the posts. Is that size all right? What is the depth if i'm going to sink it in cement? I know any answers are rough estimates but that's ok, I just want to know if i'm in the ballpark. Thanks.
 
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