HSS10X4X5/16 Dimensions & Weight
HSS10X4X5/16 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 10 x 4 in nominal outside with a 5/16 in nominal wall (0.291 in design wall per AISC), at 27.59 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
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HSS10X4X5/16 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 10 in | 254 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 4 in | 101.6 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 5/16 in (0.313) | 7.9 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.29 in | 7.4 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 8.11 in² | 52.3 cm² |
| Weight | 27.59 lb/ft | 41.1 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS10X4X5/16 weigh and cost?
HSS10X4X5/16 weighs 27.59 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $25.38 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- HSS10X4X1/811.56 lb/ft
- HSS10X4X3/1617.08 lb/ft
- HSS10X4X1/422.42 lb/ft
- HSS10X4X3/832.58 lb/ft
- HSS10X4X1/242.05 lb/ft
- HSS10X4X5/850.81 lb/ft
- HSS7X7X5/1627.59 lb/ft
- HSS8X6X5/1627.59 lb/ft
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