HSS3-1/2X1-1/2X3/16 Dimensions & Weight
HSS3-1/2X1-1/2X3/16 is a rectangular hollow structural section, 3.5 x 1.5 in nominal outside with a 3/16 in nominal wall (0.174 in design wall per AISC), at 5.59 lb per foot — commonly specified for handrail posts, equipment frames, and miscellaneous metals.
HSS3-1/2X1-1/2X3/16 Dimensions
| Property | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Outside depth (nominal) | 3.5 in | 88.9 mm |
| Outside width (nominal) | 1.5 in | 38.1 mm |
| Wall thickness (nominal) | 3/16 in (0.188) | 4.8 mm |
| Design wall thickness0.93 x nominal, per AISC for A500 | 0.17 in | 4.4 mm |
| Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density | 1.64 in² | 10.6 cm² |
| Weight | 5.59 lb/ft | 8.3 kg/m |
Standard: AISC. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.
What does HSS3-1/2X1-1/2X3/16 weigh and cost?
HSS3-1/2X1-1/2X3/16 weighs 5.59 lb per foot. At an example material price of $0.92/lb that is about $5.14 per foot. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:
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