HSS24X20X5/8 Dimensions & Weight
HSS24X20X5/8 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 24 x 20 in nominal outside with a 5/8 in nominal wall (0.581 in design wall per AISC), at 178.41 lb per foot — commonly specified for heavier columns and brace members.
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HSS24X20X5/8 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 24 in | 609.6 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 20 in | 508 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 5/8 in (0.625) | 15.9 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.58 in | 14.8 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 52.43 in² | 338.3 cm² |
| Weight | 178.41 lb/ft | 265.5 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS24X20X5/8 weigh and cost?
HSS24X20X5/8 weighs 178.41 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $164.14 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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Related sizes
- HSS24X20X5/1691.39 lb/ft
- HSS24X20X3/8109.15 lb/ft
- HSS24X20X1/2144.13 lb/ft
- HSS24X20X3/4212 lb/ft
- HSS22X22X5/8178.41 lb/ft
- HSS34X10X5/8178.41 lb/ft
- HSS22X16X3/4181.37 lb/ft
- HSS24X14X3/4181.37 lb/ft
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