HSS20X8X7/8 Dimensions & Weight
HSS20X8X7/8 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 20 x 8 in nominal outside with a 7/8 in nominal wall (0.814 in design wall per AISC), at 149.61 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
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HSS20X8X7/8 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 20 in | 508 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 8 in | 203.2 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 7/8 in (0.875) | 22.2 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.81 in | 20.7 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 43.97 in² | 283.7 cm² |
| Weight | 149.61 lb/ft | 222.6 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS20X8X7/8 weigh and cost?
HSS20X8X7/8 weighs 149.61 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $137.64 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- HSS20X8X5/1657.36 lb/ft
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- HSS20X8X1/289.68 lb/ft
- HSS20X8X5/8110.36 lb/ft
- HSS20X8X3/4130.33 lb/ft
- HSS20X8X1168.18 lb/ft
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