HSS20X20X1/2 Dimensions & Weight
HSS20X20X1/2 is a square hollow structural section, 20 x 20 in nominal outside with a 1/2 in nominal wall (0.465 in design wall per AISC), at 130.52 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
HSS20X20X1/2 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 20 in | 508 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 20 in | 508 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 | 38.36 in² | 247.5 cm² |
| Weight | 130.52 lb/ft | 194.2 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS20X20X1/2 weigh and cost?
HSS20X20X1/2 weighs 130.52 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $120.08 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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