HSS16X12X1 Dimensions & Weight
HSS16X12X1 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 16 x 12 in nominal outside with a 1 in nominal wall (0.93 in design wall per AISC), at 168.18 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
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HSS16X12X1 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 16 in | 406.4 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 12 in | 304.8 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 1 in (1) | 25.4 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.93 in | 23.6 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 49.42 in² | 318.8 cm² |
| Weight | 168.18 lb/ft | 250.3 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS16X12X1 weigh and cost?
HSS16X12X1 weighs 168.18 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $154.73 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- HSS16X12X5/1657.36 lb/ft
- HSS16X12X3/868.31 lb/ft
- HSS16X12X1/289.68 lb/ft
- HSS16X12X5/8110.36 lb/ft
- HSS16X12X3/4130.33 lb/ft
- HSS16X12X7/8149.61 lb/ft
- HSS14X14X1168.18 lb/ft
- HSS20X8X1168.18 lb/ft
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