HSS12X10X1/2 Dimensions & Weight
HSS12X10X1/2 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 12 x 10 in nominal outside with a 1/2 in nominal wall (0.465 in design wall per AISC), at 69.27 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
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HSS12X10X1/2 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 12 in | 304.8 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 10 in | 254 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 1/2 in (0.5) | 12.7 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.47 in | 11.8 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 20.36 in² | 131.4 cm² |
| Weight | 69.27 lb/ft | 103.1 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS12X10X1/2 weigh and cost?
HSS12X10X1/2 weighs 69.27 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $63.73 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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- HSS12X10X5/884.84 lb/ft
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