HSS2-1/4X2-1/4X1/8 Dimensions & Weight

HSS2-1/4X2-1/4X1/8 is a square hollow structural section, 2.25 x 2.25 in nominal outside with a 1/8 in nominal wall (0.116 in design wall per AISC), at 3.48 lb per foot — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals.

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HSS2-1/4X2-1/4X1/8 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)2.25 in57.2 mm
Outside width (nominal)2.25 in57.2 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)1/8 in (0.125)3.2 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.12 in2.9 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density1.02 in²6.6 cm²
Weight3.48 lb/ft5.2 kg/m

Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

What does HSS2-1/4X2-1/4X1/8 weigh and cost?

HSS2-1/4X2-1/4X1/8 weighs 3.48 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $3.20 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
70 lbs
Material cost
$64.03

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