HSS20X20X1 Dimensions & Weight
HSS20X20X1 is a square hollow structural section, 20 x 20 in nominal outside with a 1 in nominal wall (0.93 in design wall per AISC), at 249.85 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
HSS20X20X1 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 20 in | 508 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 20 in | 508 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 | 73.42 in² | 473.7 cm² |
| Weight | 249.85 lb/ft | 371.8 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS20X20X1 weigh and cost?
HSS20X20X1 weighs 249.85 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $229.86 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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