HSS20X8X3/4 Dimensions & Weight

HSS20X8X3/4 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 20 x 8 in nominal outside with a 3/4 in nominal wall (0.698 in design wall per AISC), at 130.33 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.

HSS20X8X3/4 Dimensions

PropertyImperialMetric
Outside depth (nominal)20 in508 mm
Outside width (nominal)8 in203.2 mm
Wall thickness (nominal)3/4 in (0.75)19 mm
Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A5000.7 in17.7 mm
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density38.3 in²247.1 cm²
Weight130.33 lb/ft194 kg/m

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

What does HSS20X8X3/4 weigh and cost?

HSS20X8X3/4 weighs 130.33 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $119.90 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

Total weight
2,607 lbs(1.3 tons)
Material cost
$2,398.07

Material only, example pricing. Actual steel pricing varies by region, grade, quantity, and market conditions — use your own supplier numbers for real bids.

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